Greg Dortch Joins Lions, Brings Speed & Experience

0:00For the NFL, it's March 19th, and here's what's going on. The Detroit Lions added a speedy slot receiver and returned specialists to their roster this week by signing Greg Dorch during the second week of free agency. At 5-7 and 175 pounds, the 27-year-old Dorch brings quickness and experience, stepping in as a replacement. For Khalif Raymond, he has strong ties to the Lions' new offensive coordinator, Drew Pet Singh, from their time together in Arizona. Dorch faced a tough path to the league, going undrafted after a solid college career Wake Forest, where he earned all American honors as a... Returner. He bounced between practice squas with teams like the Jets, Panthers, Rams, and Falcons before landing with the Cardinals in 2021. There, he played in 68 games, catching 191 passes for 1,340 yards and 10 touchdowns, while excelling on special teams. Dorch says reuniting with Pet Singh was a major draw, citing the coach's smart schemes

1:02that got him the ball over three seasons. He also feels his greedy journey matches the Lions' culture of toughness and perseverance perfectly, making Detroit an ideal fit for him personally. In 2026, expect Dorch to take on the WR-4 and primary returner duties, though he lacks Raymond's top-end speed and will face. Competition, from players like Dominic Loved and Tom Kennedy. His game relies on burst after the catch and solid returns, highlighted by his career high, 11.6 yards per punt return last season. With eight wide receivers now on the roster, the Lions might look to the draft for more speed and return help rather than big free agent splashes. Talented late-round prospects could join the mix, keeping competition fierce as General Manager Brad Holmes builds depth. This CNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor, relax deeper, reset faster, comfort you can hear, solypillow.com.