Under head coach Dan Campbell, the Detroit Lions are still starting a new winning era. In addition, they are adamant about maintaining camaraderie and conformity inside the clubhouse while handling their own financial obligations. The Lions signed a one-year contract for a defensive back who played in just one game in 2023, despite rumors that the team wanted to extend deals for quarterback Jared Goff and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. Cornerback Emmanuel Moseley will return to Detroit, at least for the upcoming season, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.
This offseason, the Lions also parted ways with kicker Michael Badgley and tight end Shane Zylstra. Having made all six of his field goals in the 2023 season, Badgley will aim to maintain his position as the team’s placekicker.
Emmanuel Moseley of the Detroit Lions: Hoping for a Healthy Season
Moseley, who signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions prior to the current campaign, is recuperating from an ACL tear that ended his right knee’s season after his second snap of the Week 5 game against the Carolina Panthers. During his time as a member of the San Francisco 49ers in Week 5 of the 2022 season, he sustained his first ACL tear.
Before Emmanuel Moseley can become a free agent, the Lions are re-signing him to a one-year contract, according to a source. One year after tearing his previous ACL, Moseley suffered an ACL injury in his debut game for the Detroit Lions against the Carolina Panthers in Week 5. However, he is returning with the Lions.
Moseley spent his first five seasons with the NFC West team after signing with the 49ers in 2018 as an undrafted free agent. The Tennessee product’s debut campaign saw him play in just one game before a season-ending shoulder injury. In 16 games in 2019, Moseley turned into a major contributor for San Francisco, racking up 50 tackles, eight passes defended, and one interception. In the postseason, he intercepted Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. Over the following three seasons, Moseley maintained his impressive play, making 85 tackles, 25 passes defended, a score, three interceptions, and a fumble recovery.
Detroit Lions: 2023 Will See Improvements in Defense
In 2020, the Detroit Lions gave up a league-worst 32.4 points per contest. Before giving up 23.2 points in 2023, they gave up 27.5 points a game in 2021 and 25.1 points per game in 2022. Thanks in large part to an outstanding front seven, the Lions’ defense finished the previous season with the highest numbers under head coach Dan Campbell. It was the third-lowest average in the NFL for opposing rushers, averaging only 3.7 yards per rush attempt.
Nevertheless, the secondary had trouble, giving up 28 touchdowns and 4,205 passing yards. Emmanuel Moseley, a cornerback, will eventually return, which should strengthen the secondary.
