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 TDLions 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