Lions Secure WR Greg Dortch Signing
Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reported Wednesday that the Detroit Lions will sign veteran wide receiver Greg Dortch to a one-year contract. Dortch visited the team on Wednesday and received an offer following that meeting.
Player background
Dortch is 27 years old. He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent from Wake Forest in 2019.
NFL journey
- Signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2019.
- Waived after the preseason and placed on the Jets’ practice squad.
- Had subsequent stints with the Carolina Panthers, a return to the Jets, the Los Angeles Rams, and the Atlanta Falcons.
- Joined the Arizona Cardinals in 2022.
- Arizona retained him as an exclusive rights free agent for the next two seasons.
- Signed a one-year restricted deal with the Cardinals during the offseason.
2025 season summary
Dortch appeared in 12 games in 2025. He finished the year with 29 receptions for 206 yards and three touchdowns.
Implications for Detroit
The Lions secure a proven depth piece at wide receiver with this signing. The one-year deal gives Detroit a short-term addition to its receiving corps.
Coverage and updates
Filmogaz.com will track roster moves and offer updates as the situation develops. Tom Pelissero’s report remains the primary source for this transaction.
