Lions sign cornerback Rock Ya-Sin to strengthen defense

The Detroit Lions are reportedly signing veteran cornerback Rock Ya-Sin. This news comes from the NFL Network. The terms of the deal have not been made public. Ya-Sin will strengthen the Lions' secondary, which has seen some changes this off-season. He is the second defensive back the Lions have added this year, following the signing of D.J. Reed from the New York Jets. Reed was brought in to fill the gap left by Carlton Davis, who moved to the New England Patriots after just one season with Detroit. The team also lost defenders Ifeatu Melifonwu and Kindle Vildor, who signed with the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, respectively. This made it important for the Lions to add depth and a player who can also help out on special teams. Last season, Ya-Sin played 13 games with the San Francisco 49ers. His defensive contributions were limited, as he recorded only 62 defensive snaps and 107 on special teams. However, he has a solid track record in the NFL. His best season was in 2021 with the Indianapolis Colts, where he made significant plays and helped limit opposing quarterbacks' success when targeted. Throughout his career, Ya-Sin has also been with the Baltimore Ravens and Las Vegas Raiders.