| Allen Park, Mich.— The Detroit Lions announced today that they have re-signed C Evan Brown. Contract terms were not disclosed. Brown appeared in 16 games (12 starts) with the Lions in 2021. He originally signed to Detroit’s practice squad during the 2020 season after beginning the year on the Cleveland Browns’ practice squad and active roster, where he saw action in five games. He also split time on the Miami Dolphins’ and New York Giants’ practice squads in 2019, appearing in four total games. Brown entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Southern Methodist with the Giants following the 2018 NFL Draft. |
| Allen Park, Mich.— The Detroit Lions announced today that they have re-signed S Tracy Walker to a contract extension through the 2024 season. Additional contract terms were not disclosed. Walker returns for his fifth season with the Lions after starting all 15 games in which he appeared in 2021. Last season, he posted 105 tackles (72 solo) and notched 1.0 sack, an interception, six pass defenses and three tackles for loss. He originally entered the NFL as a third-round draft selection (82nd overall) out of Louisiana-Lafayette by the Lions in the 2018 NFL Draft. Walker has totaled 59 games played (34 starts), 300 tackles (221 solo), 2.0 sacks, three interceptions, 14 tackles for loss and one forced fumble throughout his time in Detroit. |
