The Detroit Lions moved quickly to bolster their cornerback depth on Monday, announcing the signing of Divaad Wilson and the corresponding release of rookie Gavin Holmes. Wilson, 25, joins the 90-man roster after splitting the 2024 season between Arizona and New York.
TL;DR
- Lions sign CB Divaad Wilson after his 2024 stints with the Cardinals and Giants.
- Undrafted rookie Gavin Holmes is waived to make room on the 90-man roster.
- Wilson brings eight games of NFL experience and special-teams snaps to Detroit’s cornerback competition.
Wilson’s NFL Résumé
- 2024: Played two games on special teams for the Cardinals before logging three appearances (five tackles, one pass defensed) with the Giants.
- 2023: Tallied five tackles in two contests as an undrafted call-up for Arizona.
- College: Versatile defensive back at UCF, seeing time at both safety and corner.
Holmes, an undrafted free agent out of Texas, had been the only rookie corner on Detroit’s roster prior to the transaction.
Wilson will report for the Lions’ next phase of Organized Team Activities, set for June 4-6, and compete for a depth role in the secondary and on special teams.
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