Detroit Lions Bolster Secondary Depth by Re-Signing Veteran Defender

Lions re-sign versatile Avonte Maddox to help depleted secondary

The Detroit Lions re-signed Avonte Maddox on Monday, further fortifying a secondary that has several question marks heading into 2026 NFL season.

Detroit Lions bolster secondary depth by re-signing veteran defender

The Detroit Lions took another strong step toward fortifying their secondary depth by re-signing Avonte Maddox on Monday afternoon.

Detroit Lions Re-Sign Avonte Maddox

The Detroit Lions went with a familiar option Monday as they continue to sort through uncertainty in their defensive backfield. The team announced it has re-signed veteran defensive back Avonte Maddox, bringing him back after a steady first season in Detroit. Contract details were not immediately released. A move rooted in familiarity Maddox proved to be a useful piece for the Lions in 2025, stepping into multiple roles in the secondary when nee…

Lions Re-Sign CB Avonte Maddox

Lions NFL Transactions The Detroit Lions announced they have re-signed CB Avonte Maddox. Maddox, 30, was a fourth-round pick by the Eagles out of Pittsburgh back in the 2018 NFL Draft. He played out a four-year, $3,085,914 rookie contract with the Eagles, that included a $625,914 signing bonus, $625,914 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $771,479. Maddox later agreed to terms on a three-year, $22.5 million extension that includes $13.3 …

Detroit Lions re-sign safety Avonte Maddox

DETROIT,MICHIGAN-December21: Cornerback Avonte Maddox (29) of the Detroit Lions runs on the field ahead of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, December 21, 2025. (Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Suddenly, the Detroit Lions’ safety room is feeling a bit crowded. On Monday, the Lions announced that they’ve re-signed veteran defens…

Lions Re-Sign DB Avonte Maddox

Avonte Maddox is signing up for another season in Detroit. The Lions announced Monday they agreed to terms to bring back the veteran defensive back. The longtime Eagles slot defender played 14 games, starting three, with the Lions last season. This will be Year 9 for Maddox in the NFL. Maddox played out a one-year, $1.42MM deal in 2025; the Lions received a nice return on that low investment. Used mostly as a slot cornerback in Philly, Maddox pl…