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Detroit Lions: 4 free agent options at linebacker in 2019

By Jeremy Friedrichs

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 23: Za'Darius Smith #90 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates blocking a pass in the second half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 23, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets won 24-16. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 23: Za'Darius Smith #90 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates blocking a pass in the second half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 23, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets won 24-16. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Shaquil Barrett 

Age/Experience: 26, 5 years
Height/Weight: 6-2, 250
2018 Base Salary: $2,914,000
2018 Statistics: 13 games, 3.0 sacks, 6 tackles for loss

Another Denver Bronco, Barrett has had a hot and cold run in the Mile High City since going undrafted in 2014.

Barrett has primarily been an edge player in the NFL, and like current Lion Devon Kennard, could be used in the Lions defense as a “Jack” linebacker – playing outside in odd-man fronts and occasionally shifting up to the line of scrimmage in a multiple defense such as the Lions’.

This would give defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni some more options in the Lions search for a versatile pass rush. Barrett maxed out with 5.5 sacks in his first season on the Broncos 53-man roster, but a fresh start could be a smart move for him and for the Lions.

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