Detroit Lions re-sign depth defensive end
The Detroit Lions declared on Monday that they have brought back defensive end Mitchell Agude with a new contract.
The news is a mild surprise because Agude was an exclusive rights free agent at the beginning of the year. That means the Lions had the option to tender him, and Agude would only have two options: sign the minimum-salary one-year deal or sit out the entire season. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions did not present Agude with the ERFA tender opportunity This usually indicates that they are allowing that player to become an unrestricted free agent without restrictions.
Regardless, Agude is back, although contract terms were not immediately available.
Agude spent most of the 2023 season—his rookie year—on the Lions’ practice squad. After re-signing with Detroit last year, he, again, spent most of 2024 on the practice squad. However, when injuries hit late in the season, Agude was on the active roster for the final four regular season games. He appeared on 40 defensive snaps and 55 special teams snaps, finishing the season with three tackles and a forced fumble.
Standing at 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 245 pounds, Agude is relatively petite compared to most Lions defensive ends. However, his size doesn’t limit him; instead, he offers Detroit flexibility as additional support for their SAM linebackers. During the preseason with the Lions, Agude showcased impressive performance, topping the charts with 12 tackles, along with two tackles for loss and one recovered fumble.
Currently, the Lions' defensive line appears to consist of Aidan Hutchinson, Marcus Davenport, Josh Paschal, Isaac Ukwu, Nate Lynn, Derrick Barnes, and Agude.
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