3 cornerbacks Detroit Lions can sign to replace Justin Coleman
By Mike Luciano
The former New York Giants first-rounder looked to make his mark as part of a revamped Raiders secondary in Las Vegas, but he was cut before ever playing a down of football. Patricia has plenty of familiarity with Amukamara, as he spent the last three years as the No. 2 cornerback in a very good Chicago Bears defense. In 2019, he tallied 53 tackles and 10 passes defended for Chuck Pagano. The fact that he remains unsigned despite his production over the last decade is a bit confusing.
Yes, he might be a bit on the risky side due to his gambling nature, but corners with his experience and athleticism still being available for a vastly discounted price is shocking. Even if Okudah, Trufant, and Coleman all return to full health sooner than the Lions expect, Patricia should keep Amukamara around as he tries to patch up what looks like a very inconsistent, uneven secondary.