Detroit Lions Adding Veteran Ex-Jaguars Safety, a Special Teams Standout

Lions sign former Jaguars safety, standout special teamer Daniel Thomas

The Detroit Lions have signed safety Daniel Thomas, a former fifth-round pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars who's known for his work on special teams.

Lions Signing Veteran Safety, Special Teams Ace

Detroit Lions sign safety Daniel Thomas.

Detroit Lions adding veteran ex-Jaguars safety, a special teams standout

Thomas was a fifth-round pick out of Auburn for the Jaguars in 2020. He has played double-digit games in each of his five seasons in the league, with a ton of snaps on special teams.

Detroit Lions signing safety who is a ‘special teams ace’

The Detroit Lions are reportedly signing safety Daniel Thomas, per a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Thomas, who has been with the Jacksonville Jaguars since he was drafted in the fifth round in 2020, has been an active contributor for each of those five seasons. He has played at least 15 games in the past four years and was active for 10 in his rookie season. The 5-foot-10, 215-pound safety has only played sparingly on defense, but he’s been …