Lions extend Diggs on 3-year deal, reportedly worth $20.4M

The Detroit Lions announced Monday that they've agreed to a three-year contract extension with defensive back Quandre Diggs that'll run through the 2021 season.

The deal is reportedly worth $20.4-million, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Diggs was already under contract for the 2018 season with a cap hit of $1.94 million.

"Quandre has developed into one of our core defensive players and we are excited to come to this agreement that will have him as a Detroit Lion for the next four seasons," Lions executive vice president and general manager Bob Quinn said. "I also want to thank Quandre and his representatives for their work in making this extension a reality."

Diggs was originally selected in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He started his career as a cornerback before switching to safety partway through last season. He recorded three interceptions while starting 11 games last year.

The Lions are also signing linebacker Marquis Flowers, according to Rapoport. Flowers played all 16 regular-season games and three playoff matchups for the New England Patriots last year, making just two starts. He was released by the team on Saturday.

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