The Detroit Lions headed into the offseason knowing they needed to beef up their defense. Specifically, finding more cornerbacks to pair with Pro Bowl defensive back Darius Slay. And after the Lions opted to release veteran cornerback Nevin Lawson over the weekend, that need only increased.
It now appears the Lions are well on their way to filling that void. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Detroit intends to sign free agent cornerback Justin Coleman to a four-year, $36 million deal. That would make Coleman the highest paid slot corner in the league.