It shouldn’t come as a big surprise, but today, the Lions announced that they had signed DT Chuck Darby to a three year contract. Darby comes to us from the Seattle Seahawks and should be a welcome addition to the Lions defensive unit this upcoming season.

Darby has previously played for Coach Rod during his time in Tampa Bay. He saw limited action last season with the Seahawks due to an injury. It will be his job to replace the traded Shaun Rogers. Provide the Lions get back at cornerback and linebacker, swapping out Rogers for Darby seems to be a good move to me. Of course, that is assuming Darby has no ill effects from the knee injury.

Darby was one of the emotional leaders of the Seahawks and the Lions could certainly use a similar leader for them on defense. They have lacked the leadership the last few years. Some internet sides had Darby as the third highest rated DT available in free agency.

Its not a big move or blockbuster move, but I think it was a smart move.