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Lions sign Ndamukong Suh to record contract

Six days into his training camp hold out, Detroit’s top selection from this year’s draft, defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (#2 overall), finally agreed to terms with the Lions on a five year deal.

The terms are massive and shatter the previous record for a five year contract, with Suh set to earn $68 million over the length of the deal, according to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer (via Twitter). The guarantee money is huge as well, coming in at $40 million.

While Suh has missed a fair amount of practice, he is coming in early enough in the process to still make the transition to the next level reasonably fast, although it is more difficult in general for players at his position.

Detroit Lions close to accord with Ndamukong Suh

Don’t look now, but deals with the top five picks in the 2010 draft class are just about complete, as sources close to the Lions are indicating a contract with the #2 overall selection defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is imminent.

Suh is the final piece to the top pick puzzle, with fellow defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (#3 overall) agreeing to a five year deal with Tampa Bay earlier this morning.

The agreement with Suh is likely to be expansive, and could very well be closer to the numbers quarterback Sam Bradford received as the #1 overall pick from the Rams, than those that McCoy inked into place a short while ago.

This likely leaves CB Joe Haden (Browns), OT Russell Okung (Seahawks), RB C.J. Spiller (Bills), and DT Tyson Alualu (Jaguars) as the players left from the top 10 picks still unsigned.

Detroit snags Ndamukong Suh

Somewhat expected although I really thought they might go with a stud blocker up front in Russell Okung to protect their franchise quarterback, Matt Stafford. Oh well… 1 for 2 to start the draft isn’t all that bad. Lions fans have to be ecstatic to have one of the best defenders to come out in recent memory.

Cue the highlight reel…

Tampa Bay is officially on the clock

Lions get Williams, solidify D-line

Just hours before the NFL’s free agency period kicks off, Detroit has dropped in with a trade that lays the foundation for the rest of their off-season, trading for Cleveland defensive tackle Corey Williams.

According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, the Lions will likely acquire Williams for a low round draft pick and will allow him to return to his more natural role as a penetrating tackle a la Warren Sapp or Albert Haynesworth. The deal is not final, but seems to be close to its conclusion, with both teams motivated to get things done.

Trading for Williams will give Detroit the freedom to use their #2 overall pick on Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, who is seen as the more versatile player available on the defensive line. Having both Suh and Williams manning the interior will drastically improve the Lions defense, especially if they can couple those moves with a few solid free agent signings.


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