Penei Sewell signs $24 million contract with the Detroit Lions: Report

Published 5:45 pm Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Penei Sewell has signed his rookie contract with the Detroit Lions.

The tackle, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, has signed a four-year fully guaranteed deal worth up to $24.1 million, according to a report Tuesday morning. The deal includes a $14.8 million signing bonus and a fifth-year option.

The former Oregon Ducks’ star was the first offensive lineman and the first non-skill player selected in the draft.

Sewell played at left tackle for the Ducks, but he could be inserted as the starting right tackle with the Lions. Taylor Decker currently occupies the left tackle position for the Lions, and Sewell reportedly worked on playing at right tackle during his preparation for the draft. However, there has been some speculation the two players could switch positions.

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