REPORT: Contract details released for Detroit Lions’ newest TE, Jesse James

According to reports, the Detroit Lions have agreed to a deal with former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jesse James.

#Lions have agreed to a deal with former #Steelers TE Jesse James, source says. Detroit remains active.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 11, 2019

James, who is 24, caught 3o passes for 423 yards and a pair of touchdowns in 2018. In 2017, he had 43 receptions for 372 yards and three TDs.

Jesse James in Pittsburgh in 2018:
•30 catches for 423 yards, 2 TD

Lions tight ends in 2018:
•Levine Toilolo – 21 catches for 263 yards, TD
•Michael Roberts – 9 catches for 100 yards, 3 TD
•Luke Willson – 13 catches for 87 yards

— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) March 11, 2019

According to Ian Rapoport, James got a 4-year deal worth $25 million (or $6.25 million per season) with $11 million guaranteed.

The #Lions are giving TE Jesse James a 4-year deal worth $25M, source said. He gets $11M fully guaranteed. Big payday for the former Steeler.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019