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Reports: Lions break bank for nickel CB Coleman

The Detroit Lions will sign defensive back Justin Coleman to a four-year deal worth $36 million, according to multiple reports.

The contract will make Coleman the highest-paid nickel cornerback in NFL history, according to reports.

Coleman, who turns 26 on March 27, was a steal for the Seattle Seahawks after they acquired him from the New England Patriots for a seventh-round pick shortly before the 2017 season opener.

He spent the past two seasons as Seattle's nickelback, recording 90 tackles, three interceptions and 19 passes defensed. He returned both of his interceptions for touchdowns in 2017, and he had a fumble return for a touchdown last season.