Lions Host Former Titans CB For Visit

Tre Avery’s addition gives Detroit veteran cornerback depth ahead of Week 1 at Lambeau. For bettors, this likely won’t change the spread but slightly lowers the risk of a Lions secondary collapse — consider trimming Packers passing-yard projections and being cautious on Packers WR props; Avery’s special-teams experience also makes extreme game-total swings a bit less likely.

Lions Add Veteran Cornerback Tre Avery Ahead of Week 1 at Lambeau

The Detroit Lions brought in cornerback Tre Avery for a visit as they finalize their roster before the regular-season opener at Green Bay. The move adds experienced depth to a secondary led by D.J. Reed and Terrion Arnold and comes as the team prepares for its season kickoff at Lambeau Field.

Avery’s NFL Journey and Recent Transactions

Avery, 28, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and made the Tennessee Titans roster that year, appearing in 14 games with 29 tackles, one tackle for loss and nine passes defensed. He spent the next two seasons with the Titans, totaling 24 games (including 15 in 2023) and logging 653 defensive snaps and 440 special-teams snaps across his first three seasons. Avery recorded 33 tackles in 2023 and three tackles in the following year.

Late in 2024 Avery was waived by the Titans and claimed by the San Francisco 49ers, spending the remainder of the season and offseason with San Francisco before being released in early August. Stints with New England and Tampa Bay followed during roster churn in August, culminating in a brief stay with the Buccaneers before final cuts.

College Background and Production

Avery began his collegiate career at Toledo before transferring to Rutgers, where across four seasons with the Scarlet Knights he compiled 92 combined tackles, five tackles for loss and four interceptions. His experience at Rutgers helped him develop into a versatile cover-and-special-teams contributor at the pro level.

Impact on Lions’ Depth Chart

Detroit’s cornerback room is expected to be headlined by starters D.J. Reed and Terrion Arnold, with Amik Robertson projected to handle most nickel duties. The Lions also carry veteran depth in Avonte Maddox and Rock Ya-Sin, both of whom have taken reps at safety during camp. The team added safeties Daniel Thomas and Thomas Harper after final cuts, and Avery’s addition provides an extra option for the backend and special teams if injuries or performance issues arise.

Week 1 Outlook and Betting Implications

Detroit opens the 2025 season at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers, with a home opener versus the Chicago Bears the following week. From a betting perspective, Avery’s signing is unlikely to move the spread but slightly reduces the Lions’ secondary risk. Punters might consider modestly lowering projections for Packers passing yards or exercising caution on Packers wideout prop bets. Avery’s special-teams experience also marginally lowers volatility for return-related outcomes and game-total swings.

Detroit Lions host former Titans cornerback Tre Avery on visit Monday.

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