Detroit Lions Signing Former Bears Tight End to Futures Deal

Detroit Lions Sign Former Chicago Bears Tight End

The Detroit Lions are doing what good teams do in January: quietly adding depth and competition before anyone else is paying attention. According to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, the Lions have signed Thomas Gordon to a futures contract, bringing in the former Chicago Bears tight end after his rookie season in the league. It’s not a splashy move. It’s not meant to be. It’s the kind of signing that fills out a 90-man offseason roster and gives the c…

Detroit Lions signing former Bears tight end to futures deal

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 10: Thomas Gordon #48 of the Chicago Bears looks on against the Miami Dolphins during the NFL Preseason 2025 game at Soldier Field on August 10, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Detroit Lions have reportedly signed free agent tight end Thomas Gordon to a futures deal, per Aaron Wilson. Last year, Gordon spent some of the 2025 season—his rookie year—with the Chicag…