The Lions signed Jesse James and Logan Thomas as free agents before drafting T.J. Hockenson in the first round and Isaac Nauta in the seventh round. That group got a lot of work in the offseason program as the Lions regularly worked on formations featuring three tight ends during OTAs.
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Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell talked about the “flexibility” the new group of tight ends brings to the offense and said he’s enjoyed figuring out how to put all of the pieces together for the 2019 season.