The Detroit Lions have signed cornerback D.J. Reed to a three-year deal worth $48 million, with $32 million fully guaranteed. This move puts pressure on the Green Bay Packers to find cornerback help.
Reed was considered an ideal free-agent target for the Packers, who need help at cornerback. The Lions’ signing of Reed means the Packers must act quickly to address their needs.
The Packers have only two cornerbacks under contract who started a game in 2024: Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine. While they are a solid starting point, the Packers need more help at the position.
Several top free-agent cornerbacks are no longer available, including Isaiah Rodgers, who signed with the Minnesota Vikings, and Paulson Adebo, who signed with the New York Giants. The Packers may consider Byron Murphy, who could be a good replacement for Jaire Alexander.