A solid depth add at corner as Detroit quietly upgrades its secondary. Media focus remains squarely on draft-day trade-up rumors, giving this signing minimal coverage. Jones brings veteran savvy and special teams value, a reliable low-risk addition. Fans are largely indifferent, focused on Lions' reported efforts to move up from pick 17. Expect Jones to compete for a rotational CB role with upside as a core special teamer.
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This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Detroit Lions — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Jonathan's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL DBs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.1M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the DB market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Jonathan is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The one-year deal minimizes the team's financial risk, effectively making this a prove-it contract.
Contract Details
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.1M
AAV
$1.1M
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