building has begun for the Detroit Lions. On Thursday morning, the team announced they have signed free agent defensive tackle Darius Kilgo. Kilgo was a 2015 sixth-round pick for the Denver Broncos. In two years with Denver, Kilgo mad

ALLEN PARK Ty Johnson Jersey Mens , Mich. (AP)Darius Slay’s cockiness comes with a good-natured touch. Detroit’s fast-talking cornerback can rattle off his skills and accomplishments – but he never seems to be taking himself all that seriously. Witness this comment about his growing popularity: ”I mean, I’m a lovable guy. I say it with a smile, I bring a lot of energy and I go out there and give it my hardest. I just think the fans notice that,” Slay said. ”I think I’m a great role model for the kids, because a lot of kids love the finger wave.” Slay’s Dikembe Mutombo-esque gesture with his finger is just part of his charm. After two more interceptions Saturday, the 26-year-old Slay leads the NFL with seven. He’s one of the biggest reasons the Lions have been able to hang around in the NFC playoff race. On Monday, he was asked about Pro Bowl selections, which will be announced Tuesday night. The question was right in his wheelhouse. ”I might have to start a riot – not gonna lie,” he joked. ”It’s just going to be difficult for me not to be able to get to the Pro Bowl. If I ain’t in the Pro Bowl and first team All-Pro – first team, too Youth Ty Johnson Jersey , not even second …” The Lions drafted Slay in the second round in 2013, and he’s been a standout in their secondary. Before the 2016 season, they signed him to an extension through 2020. Interception stats can be deceiving for top cornerbacks. Some do such a good job deterring passes that the ball isn’t thrown their way much. Slay had only six interceptions through his first four NFL seasons, but he already has more than that in 2017. ”I think he’s always had an inordinate amount of athletic ability. I mean, you could see that when he first came in the league,” coach Jim Caldwell said. ”He can run. He’s quick. He’s competitive. He loves to mix it up and now just through experience and seeing a lot of things throughout the years, he’s really coming into his own and playing extremely well.” The Lions (8-6) beat Chicago 20-10 on Saturday . They were outgained but forced three turnovers while only committing one. Detroit’s plus-6 turnover margin on the season is tied for second in the NFC with the Los Angeles Rams. In the final minute Saturday, Slay intercepted a pass to put the game out of reach. Rather than just going to the ground – which Caldwell wanted – Slay tried to run the interception back, right in front of the Detroit sideline. He eventually went out of bounds. ”Started to tackle him,” Caldwell joked. ”But you know White Ty Johnson Jersey , I would assume that would have been on ESPN and everything else, right? Yeah, he should have gotten down in that situation.” But Slay’s exuberance is an asset for the Lions – and as much as he likes to exude confidence, he does have a little humility in him. He even admitted Monday that he doesn’t think he’s one of the top two cornerbacks in the league. He’ll need some more seasons such as this one to reach that level. ”I ain’t top two yet – not in the league. I’d say I’m still about top five. I’ve just got the numbers this year,” Slay said. ”I go by who does it the longest, and staying at a high level with it.” NOTES: Slay was asked about the NFL’s rules on what constitutes a catch – an issue that came up again at the end of Sunday’s Pittsburgh-New England game. His response was amusing, although he didn’t offer any specific solutions: ”They need to fix that. I need to become commissioner. I would fix all that.” — The Lions have more nose tackle depth now." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhitePride Of Detroita Detroit Lions communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryLionsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Detroit Lions NewsDetroit Lions NotesDetroit Lions AnalysisDetroit Lions TransactionsDetroit Lions Game RecapsFiled under:Detroit Lions NewsDetroit Lions TransactionsDetroit Lions sign DT Darius Kilgo New,27commentsThe Lions have more nose tackle depth now. EDTShareTweetShareShareDetroit Lions sign DT Darius Kilgo Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesThe post-draft roster building has begun for the Detroit Lions. On Thursday morning, the team announced they have signed free agent defensive tackle Darius Kilgo. Kilgo was a 2015 sixth-round pick for the Denver Broncos. In two years with Denver, Kilgo made 18 game appearances and tallied 11 tackles. From there Sylvester Williams Jersey , he did the rounds of Bill Belichick-influenced defenses, as both the Patriots and Titans looked to Kilgo as potential nose tackle depth. He didn’t play a down for New England, spending most of his time on the practice squad. Last year, however, he made 11 game appearances for the Titans, logging 131 defensive snaps, but only five tackles and a PFF grade of 63.2.At 6-foot-3, 320 pounds, Kilgo’s role for the Lions is clear. He is depth behind Damon Harrison Sr. He should compete with the likes of seventh-round pick PJ Johnson and John Atkins for a spot on the roster.The Lions also announced a pair of corresponding releases. Running back Kerwynn Williams has been cut and offensive tackle Jarron Jones was waived.