The Detroit Lions have added a veteran slot receiver to their offense after signing Danny Amendola to a one-year deal.
Amendola, a 10-year NFL veteran, joins Detroit after spending the 2018 season with the Miami Dolphins. He started 15 games for Miami last season, catching 59 passes for 575 yards and 1 touchdown.
Amendola broke into the NFL as a practice squad player for the Cowboys and Eagles in 2008 and 2009. He was undrafted out of college at Texas Tech, and finally got his chance to play in the league with the Rams in 2009.
After four seasons with St. Louis, Amendola joined the Patriots from 2013 to 2017, where he spent 4 years as a crucial part of New England’s feared offensive attack.
The undersized wide receiver found a niche in the Patriots offense, becoming a key outlet for QB Tom Brady. There, he won two Super Bowl titles in 2014 and 2017.
Due to Detroit’s desire to add a veteran playmaker to their lineup, they decided to sign Amendola to a one-year, $4.5 deal. He could earn up to $5.75 with incentives.
At 33 years old, it’s almost certain that Amendola won’t be a star for the Lions. However, he will certainly be a stabilizing veteran presence on a young team looking to find its footing.
