The Detroit Lions used the NFL draft to make seven selections before adding six more players via undrafted free agency. While they added players from the college ranks, they are also tapping back into the NFL free agent market.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on April 28 that receiver Scotty Miller will visit the Lions on Tuesday. Schefter also reported that Miller is expected to try out with the Chicago Bears next week. They may not be in a hurry to get this deal done since Miller has been on the market for a while now, but keeping him away from the Bears is something they need to consider.
Lions May Need to Keep Fight Bears to Add Scotty Miller
The Lions know that Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Isaac TeSlaa are the team's top three WRs going into the season. After that, though, the competition is wide open, with Greg Dortch, Jackson Meeks, Dominic Lovett, Malik Cunningham, Kendrick Law, and Tom Kennedy being the other players in the room.
This offseason, Detroit lost Kalif Raymond to the Bears. Miller is a similar type of receiver, meaning he's a slot guy who is quick and shifty. The Bowling Green product has been around the league for seven years, playing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Across those locations, Miller has logged 99 catches for 1,216 receiving yards and six touchdowns.
The last two years in Pittsburgh have been rough, as he has finished with 70 receiving yards in each campaign. While he hasn't been productive lately, he still can be a depth piece on this team. The Lions clearly like the skillset that he can bring to the table, but if they wait too long, they risk losing him to the Bears.
Beyond Chicago being a hated division rival, this competition is annoying since Ben Johnson is the lead man in the Windy City and led them to a division title in 2025. The Lions want to take them down, so adding someone Detroit has interest in can be annoying. Nonetheless, Miller would be a veteran addition that wouldn't cost much either. According to Spotrac, Miller's market value is listed at $1.6 million for one year.
He isn't someone who will come in and change Detroit's outlook in 2026, but he would be a player who knows how to run routes, catch the ball, and be a professional. And sometimes, that's all you're looking for. This is especially true at this point in the offseason, as worthwhile options are typically few and far between. Depending on the news that trickles out after this visit, fans will have a better idea if Miller is really a threat to sign with the Bears or could stick around the Motor City.
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