Aaron Dobson to Sign with Lions: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction

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After being a late cut during the preseason, veteran wide receiver Aaron Dobson is reportedly going to be signing with the Detroit Lions. 

Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press and NFL Insider Rand Getlin reported Dobson will sign with the Lions. Birkett noted the deal will be official on Wednesday. 

Dobson spent the first three years of his NFL career with the New England Patriots after the team drafted him in the second round in 2013. He had a strong rookie season, finishing tied for second on the Patriots with four touchdowns and fourth with 519 receiving yards. 

There were some red flags for Dobson even during that debut season. Khaled Elsayed of Pro Football Focus noted Dobson had the second-highest drop rate in the NFL. 

Another problem for Dobson is he was never able to stay on the field. He played in 12 games as a rookie, …

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