Lions pick up former Seahawk DeShawn Shead

News

Seattle Seahawks DeShawn Shead reacts to a play against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) Photo: Associated Press/Elaine Thompson

The Seahawks defensive rebuild continues as DeShawn Shead has signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions for $3.5 million. Seattle had agreed to let Shead test out free agency, and tried to re-sign him, but the defensive back chose to go to Detroit.

Shead, 28, has been with the Seahawks since 2012 when they recruited him as an undrafted free agent, and was part of the Super Bowl campaign in 2013. DeShawn played most of the 2016 season, but tore his ACL in the post-season and only started two games for the Seahawks last year.

Recent Headlines

3 days ago in Sports

Los Angeles Angels settles lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose

The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement Friday in a lawsuit over the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

3 days ago in Sports

LeBron James cites ‘Luka magic’ as Doncic has 45-point triple-double

LeBron James was in awe of "Luka magic" after Luka Doncic had 45 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds in his fifth triple-double of the season in a 143-135 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.

3 days ago in Sports

Seahawks overcome 16-point deficit to stun Rams 38-37 in OT in NFC West showdown

Mike Macdonald was in no mood to play for a tie, and the Los Angeles Rams' defense had no interest in letting Sam Darnold connect with any of his top receiving options.

4 days ago in Sports

Tarik Skubal joins Paul Skenes on US World Baseball Classic pitching staff

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, joining a pitching staff that includes reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

4 days ago in Sports

Timberwolves formalize a reunion with Kevin Garnett, with a plan to finally retire his No. 21 jersey

Kevin Garnett will finally have his No. 21 formally retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves announced on Thursday they've hired the Hall of Fame member and franchise icon as a team ambassador, with a plan to honor Garnett in a jersey-raising ceremony at Target Center on a future date.