Lions Sign 1st-Round Pick Eric Ebron To 4-Year Contract

Posted Jun 13, 2014
The Detroit Lions signed first-round pick Eric Ebron to a four year contract Friday. The North Carolina tight end was selected No. 10 overall. Detroit drafted the 6-foot-4, 245-pound Ebron to give Matthew Stafford another option in a potentially potent offense. The Lions also have receivers Calvin Johnson, Golden Tate, tight ends Brandon Pettigrew and Joseph Fauria along with running backs Reggie Bush and Joique Bell. (WFMY)

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