Report: Justin Durant agrees to terms with the Lions

by Adam Stites on Jul 27, 2011 11:04 PM EDT in Jacksonville Jaguars News

Vaughn McClure, Bears beat writer for the Chicago Tribune, is reporting that linebacker Justin Durant has agreed to a two year deal with the Lions.

Durant, a 2nd round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Hampton University, is not a surprising departure as the Jaguars made it clear that they would not be attempting to resign him. He leaves the Jaguars with 42 career starts and 272 career tackles over a four year period, never starting more than 13 games in a single season.

Although his leaving was not a surprise by any means, it does leave a open slot in the Jaguars starting defense at the outside linebacker position. A position that could very likely be filled by Colts free agent linebacker, Clint Session, who is reportedly in negotiations with the Jaguars.

Prior to coming to an agreement with Durant, the Lions were reportedly in pursuit of Titans free agent linebacker, Stephen Tulloch. It's unknown whether they will continue to do so with Durant now in Detroit.

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good luck to him

but Posluszny and Smith in a 4-3, without a WLB, is better then him, morrison, and smith of last year.

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by rhettchrystal on Jul 27, 2011 11:08 PM EDT reply actions

Why just a two year deal?

I really don’t get it. He’s solid enough for a four year deal or more. What gives?

by Blair72 on Jul 27, 2011 11:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Maybe Shack's afraid of an injury?

He missed 6 games this past year, 3 games in ‘09, 2 games in ’08…Seems like he’s the poor linebacker version of Bob Sanders – talented player that’a bit undersized but keeps missing games every year

Ignore the hype; look at the results.

by harperslaw on Jul 27, 2011 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Bob Sanders

is an impact player when healthy, you can’t say that about Durant. He was a serviceable lineback when healthy, but it was clear last year that the LB corp needed an overhaul.

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by Jagtastic on Jul 28, 2011 6:49 AM EDT up reply actions

well least hes on some one team but this just gives one on the rookie lbs a chance if clint sessions dont sign i like jojo dickson hope he makes the team

by jags#1 fan on Jul 27, 2011 11:44 PM EDT reply actions