Cross off one of the Detroit Lions’ own free agents. The Lions and defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs have agreed on a new two-year contract that will keep the starting nose tackle in Detroit through 2024.
Buggs started 13 games for the Lions in 2022 after coming over from the Pittsburgh Steelers. After a slow start with his new team, Buggs really came on during Detroit’s 8-2 surge to finish the season. The 26-year-old finished with 46 tackles, one sack and two passes defended.
Buggs’ return lessens the need for defensive line help in Detroit. He and Alim McNeill, who largely switched to the 3T role once Buggs got more acclimated to the Lions, form a solid core to build around up front.
Per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, it’s a two-year deal worth $6 million for Buggs.
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