Christian Izien

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		45	3	5	165
2025		14	0	0	25
2024		14	1	3	75
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Lions secured excellent value by locking up Christian Izien on a modest $2M AAV deal that earns a B+ CVI grade. While Izien profiles as a depth piece rather than a marquee starter, Detroit is paying backup safety money for a player who has shown flashes of reliability in limited opportunities. At this price point, the Lions are getting a cost-controlled veteran presence who can step into meaningful snaps without breaking the salary cap structure. The one-year term with just $1M guaranteed gives Detroit maximum flexibility while allowing Izien to prove he deserves a more substantial role in their defensive backfield. This is the type of shrewd, low-risk signing that championship-caliber teams make to build depth — if Izien exceeds expectations, it's a steal, and if he doesn't pan out, the financial commitment is minimal enough to move on without consequences.

Performance Analysis

Christian Izien earns a D- for the Lions at safety, a depth player who has been behind some of the best safeties in football on Detroit's roster. Izien has not seen significant action, and when he has been on the field, the results have not been encouraging. His coverage ability is limited, and he has not shown the range needed to play deep safety at the NFL level. The Lions have a dominant defense, and Izien is far from being part of that equation. He is a developmental player who needs substantial growth to become relevant in Detroit's secondary.