The Detroit Lions have found Matthew Stafford’s new backup at quarterback. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Lions have agreed to sign Chase Daniel to a 3-year deal to back up Stafford.
The deal is for a reported $13.05 million over the three years and includes voids that protect the team. Daniel played the last two seasons with the Chicago Bears as Mitchell Trubisky’s primary backup, starting three games.
One of those starts came on Thanksgiving in Detroit in 2018, and Daniel carved up the Lions defense for 230 yards, two TDs and a 106.8 QB Rating in a Chicago win.
The 33-year-old Daniel has also played for the Saints (two tours of duty) and the Chiefs in his 10-year career.
