Another free agent wide receiver is set to be on the move. DJ Chark is signing a one-year deal with the Lions, reports ESPN’s Adam Schefter (Twitter link). 
In a follow-up tweet, he adds that the deal has a maximum value of $12MM. Meanwhile, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network adds that Chark will receive $10MM in guaranteed money (Twitter link). The news comes not long after it had been reported new Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson wanted to keep the 25-year-old.
On the other hand, it comes one day after Jacksonville was the busiest team in terms of reaching agreements with some of the biggest names on the open market, especially on the offensive side of the ball. That included two contracts for new wideouts, most notably a sizeable deal for Christian Kirk. The money committed to the former Cardinal, along with Evan Engram and Zay Jones, left Chark on the lookout for a new home.
A second round pick of Jacksonville in 2018, Chark’s best season came in 2019. That year, he totalled 73 catches for 1,008 yards and eight touchdowns en route to a Pro Bowl appearance. Injuries have become a concern since then, as he has played 17 total games in the last two seasons. Still, he will provide a boost to the Lions’ WR room, which retained Josh Reynolds earlier this month. Between those two, along with Amon-Ra St. Brown and tight end T.J. Hockenson, Detroit figures to have an improved pass-catching corps in 2022.
Very solid price tag for him.
I like this signing as well. Way better for the Lions than the Christian Kirk deal.
Love watching my cash-strapped Saints stay quiet, dangling an imaginary carrot of acquiring Watson, not making any moves on day one. It’s going to be a long offseason.
I loved Zay Jones fit with the Raiders, he seems like a high character guy that does things the right way on and off the field. However, it seems like the Jags could’ve used his money more wisely, re-signing Chark and adding pieces elsewhere. I like this pick up for the Lions.
You obviously know nothing about Jones
This is a step in the right direction. Should fit in rather nicely. Nice job Mr Holmes.
Has to rebuild self after injury.good deal all the way around for both team and himself
He has a very hard time staying healthy, but when he is he’s a real down the field threat.
I don’t think you’ll find a Lions fan who doesn’t like this signing.
He has size (6’4), speed (4.34), hands and youth (25). Now if he can just stay healthy.