The Detroit Lions need help at the safety position and one player we have mentioned as a potential target is Cincinnati Bengals S Jessie Bates.
Well, according to reports, Bates will not hit free agency as he has been franchise tagged by the Bengals.
Nation, would you like for the Lions to sign a free agent safety or grab one in the 2022 NFL Draft? Or, would you prefer they do both?
Per source, Bengals used the franchise tag on safety Jessie Bates.
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