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Best Remaining Cornerbacks for the Lions to Target in Free Agency

By Tristan Jung

Best remaining free agent cornerbacks available that the Detroit Lions should target.
Best remaining free agent cornerbacks available that the Detroit Lions should target. / Leon Halip/Getty Images
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After the Detroit Lions traded away cornerback Darius Slay, all eyes have been focused on who they can add as a replacement. The Lions were one of the worst defenses in the NFL last year, a major factor in their 3-12-1 record during 2019.

This offseason, the Lions' brain trust will be targeting several defensive additions in the 2020 NFL Draft and free agency. Jeffrey Okudah is a likely target with the No. 3 overall pick, but it's going to take more than one player to fix this secondary. With that in mind, here are three of the best remaining cornerback options for the Lions in free agency.

1. Logan Ryan

The Titans' Logan Ryan is still on the market.
The Titans' Logan Ryan is still on the market. / Joe Robbins/Getty Images

With the Lions still possessing plenty of cap room, signing Logan Ryan could make sense. Ryan is asking for a multi-year contract, but he was a solid performer for the New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans and would be a huge upgrade for Detroit. He could immediately slot in as the Lions No. 1 cornerback and provide some much-needed stability.

2. Prince Amukamara

Prince Amukamara enters free agency after a decent year with the Chicago Bears.
Prince Amukamara enters free agency after a decent year with the Chicago Bears. / Elsa/Getty Images

Veteran cornerback Prince Amukamara would be another strong addition for the Lions. While consistency isn't his strong suit, his physical talent and knack for the big play would immediately provide a huge improvement on this Lions' defense. Amukamara has had some issues staying healthy throughout his career, but the relatively low cost in free agency could make him a compelling option.

3. Darqueze Dennard

Darqueze Dennard is still a free agent after a deal with the Jaguars fell apart.
Darqueze Dennard is still a free agent after a deal with the Jaguars fell apart. / Mark Brown/Getty Images

Darqueze Dennard is a veteran slot cornerback who would offer valuable depth for a thin Lions secondary. The former Cincinnati Bengal is still on the market after a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars fell apart, and he would be a great value add for the Lions given their cap space and his asking price. Dennard only played five games last year, but when he's healthy, he's proven himself to be a solid cornerback who can cover the field with ease. The Lions could add him and another cornerback in the draft to lock up the position for the next few years.

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Tristan Jung is not a FanDuel employee. In addition to providing DFS gameplay advice, Tristan Jung also participates in DFS contests on FanDuel using his personal account, username tristan1117. While the strategies and player selections recommended in his articles are his personal views, he may deploy different strategies and player selections when entering contests with his personal account. The views expressed in their articles are the author's alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of FanDuel.