5 thoughts on NFL free agency: Detroit Lions smart not to splurge on oversized deals

The Detroit Lions waded carefully into the free agent negotiating period Monday, re-signing three of their own players while waiting for the receiver and defensive back markets to find their level — and that’s not a bad thing.

The Lions went 3-13-1 last season and will be doomed to another subpar season if they don’t upgrade their roster, but winners in March are rarely winners in February and a rebuilding team like the Lions is usually best served saving its money for another day.

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