Detroit Lions Sign D.J. Chark to a 1-year, $10 Million Deal
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Detroit Lions have signed D.J. Chark to a one-year, $10 million contract.
Former Jaguars? WR D.J. Chark intends to sign a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2022
Chark missed most of the 2021 season with a broken ankle, so the one-year deal seems to be more of an extended audition. This news comes one day after the Jaguars signed Christian Kirk to a massive four-year, $84 million contract. Chark had a breakout year in 2019, making 73 receptions for 1,008 receiving yards. In 2020, he had 53 receptions for 706 receiving yards. However, Chark has yet to play a full slate of games in his career.
Chark gives quarterback Jared Goff another weapon to compliment Amon-Ra St. Brown at wideout. Signing a 25-year-old, 6’4″ wide receiver with blazing speed on a short deal seems low-risk and high-reward for the Lions. Detroit can use all the help they can get after finishing 31st last season with a record of 3-13-1.
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