On Tuesday—a big-bodied, ex-Carolina Panthers wide receiver not only signed on with a new team, but signed on for a switch to tight end. This former high-end draft pick, after a few years of near inactivity, will now try to salvage his career elsewh . . . wait, haven’t we heard this story before?
Well, we have. But the latest comeback attempt—as reported by CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones—will be made by Devin Funchess, who signed with the Detroit Lions this evening.
The Lions have signed former Panthers and Packers TE/WR (and Michigan Man) Devin Funchess as a TE
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) June 14, 2022