D.J. Reed wanted to play for a contender. The Detroit Lions were at the top of the cornerback's list of desired destinations.

After losing Carlton Davis to the New England Patriots earlier in the day, the Detroit Lions are signing Jets cornerback D. J. Reed to a three-year contract. Although the exact terms are unknown, the deal is rumored per ESPN to be in the neighborhood of $48 million or roughly $16 million per year.

The Detroit Lions' first marquee free agent addition will add depth in the secondary. On Monday, reports indicated that cornerback D.J. Reed has agreed to a three-year contract with the team worth $48 million.