Lions bolster WR depth with Jermaine Kearse

The Detroit Lions announced the signing of free-agent wide receiver Jermaine Kearse on Thursday.

Kearse inked a one-year, $1.35-million contract with a maximum value of $2.3 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The 29-year-old wideout spent the last two seasons with the New York Jets after five years with the Seattle Seahawks.

He's now reuniting with offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell in Detroit. Bevell spent seven seasons in the same role with Seattle.

Kearse will likely compete with fellow free-agent signee Danny Amendola for the Lions' No. 3 receiver role behind Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones.

The veteran amassed 37 receptions, 371 yards, and one touchdown with the Jets in 2018. He's best known for his role in Seattle's playoff runs, as Kearse helped capture Super Bowl XLVIII and hauled in an unbelievable catch against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLIX.

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