The Detroit Lions signed former New York Jets tight end Kenny Yeboah to a one-year deal on Friday.
Yeboah, known primarily for his blocking skills, recorded nine receptions for 111 yards over four seasons with the Jets. Last season, he appeared in nine games, making one start, and caught his first career touchdown from Aaron Rodgers in Week 11.
Detroit currently lacks depth at tight end, with only Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright on the roster. LaPorta set a rookie tight end record with 86 catches for 889 yards in 2023 and followed up with 60 receptions for 726 yards despite injuries last season. Wright serves as the team’s primary blocking tight end
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In free agency, the Lions have bolstered their defense by signing cornerback D.J. Reed, linebacker Grant Stuard, and defensive tackle Roy Lopez. On offense, they have added Yeboah and backup quarterback Kyle Allen.
Yeboah also played about 75% of special teams snaps in games he was active for over the past three seasons with the Jets.
The Detroit Lions signed former New York Jets tight end Kenny Yeboah to a one-year deal on Friday.
Yeboah, known primarily for his blocking skills, recorded nine receptions for 111 yards over four seasons with the Jets. Last season, he appeared in nine games, making one start, and caught his first career touchdown from Aaron Rodgers in Week 11.
Detroit currently lacks depth at tight end, with only Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright on the roster. LaPorta set a rookie tight end record with 86 catches for 889 yards in 2023 and followed up with 60 receptions for 726 yards despite injuries last season. Wright serves as the team’s primary blocking tight end.
In free agency, the Lions have bolstered their defense by signing cornerback D.J. Reed, linebacker Grant Stuard, and defensive tackle Roy Lopez. On offense, they have added Yeboah and backup quarterback Kyle Allen.
Yeboah also played about 75% of special teams snaps in games he was active for over the past three seasons with the Jets.
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