Charles Robinson reports that the Lions are making DT Nick Fairley a priority re-signing now that appear to be losing DT Ndamukong Suh to the Dolphins.
- Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press recently reported that the Lions were turning their attention to Fairley, so this isn’t all that surprising to hear.
Fairly recently mentioned that he’s loves Detroit and is hoping to be back with them next year.
“I want it to be,” Fairley said when asked if wanted to be back with the Lions, via Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press. “I love Detroit, to be honest. I feel the city, the people in it. I love the atmosphere of basically the hard work that they bring. I’m just all work, and that’s definitely the vibe I get from the city, and I like it.”
Detroit elected to not pick up Fairley’s fifth-year option several months ago, which is why he’s in position to reach the open market in the coming days.
Fairley, 27, recorded 14 tackles, one sack and a forced fumble over the course of eight games, but his play has been much better than these numbers would indicate.
Pro Football Focus has him rated as the No. 18 defensive tackle in the league out of 81 qualifying players. According to their ratings, Fairley has been equally effective as an interior pass-rusher and as a run-defender.
We have Fairley listed as the No. 20 player in our Top 100 Free Agents list.
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