Ex-Jets receiver Kerley agrees to 1-yr deal with Lions

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Jeremy Kerley is cut by Gang Green earlier this month.

After being pushed almost completely to the sidelines in his final year with the Jets, Jeremy Kerley now has a new home. The slot receiver has agreed to terms with the Lions on a one-year deal, according to a source.

The Jets cut Kerley on March 9.

Originally a fifth-round pick in 2011 by Mike Tannenbaum, Kerley turned out to be a good value selection as he proved useful as a possession receiver. With the Jets hurting at receiver depth from 2012 to 2014, Kerley started at least seven games in all three of those seasons. His most productive season was 2012, when he nabbed 56 passes for 827 yards and two touchdowns.

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Kerley signed a four-year, $ 16 million extension with $ 5.4 million guaranteed in 2014.

But when Chan Gailey and Todd Bowles took over the Jets, Kerley found his role dramatically reduced. He dropped down the depth chart and caught just 16 passes last season. Therefore, it was no surprise when Gang Green cut him earlier in March.

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