Darren Fells is back for a second tour with the Detroit Lions.
Fells signed a one-year deal with the Lions on Wednesday and should take the retiring Josh Hill s role as the team s No. 2 tight end.
Hill signed a free agent deal with the Lions in March, but told the team in recent weeks he planned to retire. Fells, similarly, is best known for his blocking ability and physical prowess in the red zone.
The Lions are thin at the tight end position behind Pro Bowl starter T.J. Hockenson.
They waived-injured Hunter Bryant last week - Bryant reverted to injured reserve and will miss the season - signed depth players Alize Mack and Hunter Thedford this offseason, and added blocking tight ends Jake Hausmann and Brock Wright in undrafted free agency.
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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Oregon Ducks (58) Penei Sewell (OL) stands on a ladder in front of the Ducks band on the field after the Ducks defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 28 to 27 to become the 2010 Rose Bowl Champions in a bowl game played on January 1, 2020 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
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ALLEN PARK Penei Sewell will start right away at right tackle for the Detroit Lions or something has gone terribly wrong. He’s that good, and he’s that ready after opting out of his final season at Oregon.
Lions reportedly hosting veteran TE Darren Fells for visit, signing ex-XFL long snapper
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Detroit Lions tight end Darren Fells (87) celebrates after scoring his second touchdown of the game in the fourth quarter of their NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Ford Field in Detroit, on Sunday, October 8, 2017. The Panthers won the game, 27-24. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com) Mike Mulholland | MLive.comMike Mulholland | MLive.com
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ALLEN PARK The Detroit Lions are looking to beef up their tight end room, reportedly hosting veteran Darren Fells for a visit per Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network.
2021 NFL draft: The 15 best fits for the Detroit Lions on Day 3
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FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette runs up field after making a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes have more potential on the outside than they’ve had in years, with proven juniors Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Brandon Smith expected to be bolstered by promising freshman Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Nico Ragaini.
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ALLEN PARK The Detroit Lions have gone big with their first four picks in the 2021 NFL draft.