Overview
- The Detroit Lions held tryouts Sunday at Allen Park for eight players, with former Cowboys All‑Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs among the visitors and linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga signing from the group.
- Detroit reportedly reached agreement on a one‑year deal with veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs to replace Teddy Bridgewater, but the contract had not been made official as of Sunday evening.
- Diggs, who led the NFL with 11 interceptions in 2021 and signed a large extension in 2023, has missed significant time since a September 2023 ACL tear and later knee and head issues that limited his play in 2024–25.
- The Lions are using low‑cost tryouts to evaluate players at multiple positions after trimming cornerback depth this offseason, and staff emphasized medical and fit checks before committing to higher‑risk veterans.
- If Detroit signs Diggs it would be a short‑term, performance‑contingent move to test a rehabilitated player with big upside; for now the team has prioritized inexpensive depth additions and a veteran QB option.