ALLEN PARK, Mich. (WXYZ) -- The Lions have signed safety Glover Quin to a contract extension through the 2019 season. The team announced the move Sunday prior to the first practice of training camp.
Further terms of the deal were not disclosed by the team, but ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the extension is worth $13 million, including $9.5 million in guarantees.
Lions wound up giving safety Glover Quin a 2-year, $13M extension that includes $9.5M in guarantees, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 30, 2017
During Saturday's media availability, Quin had stated he was hoping to a get a deal done if the Lions were willing to re-sign him.
#Lions announce they've signed Glover Quin to contract extension thru 2019 season. Said yesterday he'd love to be here if they wanted him.
— Justin Rose (@JRoseWXYZ) July 30, 2017
Quin is entering his fifth season with the Lions, joining the team as a free agent in 2013 from the Texans.
