The Lions signed CB Avonte Maddox to a one-year contract.

Fantasy Impact

Maddox spent the past seven seasons with the Eagles to begin his career. He will add depth in the secondary for Detroit in the slot.

Avonte Maddox is reportedly scheduled to visit the Saints.

Fantasy Impact

Maddox is set to hit free agency after spending the first six seasons of his career with the Eagles. He played just four games last year after suffering a a pectoral injury suffered in Week 2. He was released by the Eagles last week.

The Eagles officially activated Avonte Maddox from injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact

Maddox had his practice window opened on December 21. He has been sidelined since Week 2. His return should help what has been a struggling Eagles' secondary.

Philadelphia Eagles DB Avonte Maddox (pectoral), who has been on injured reserve, is getting his 21-day practice window opened.

Fantasy Impact

Maddox, who is 27, has not played since Week 2, missing the majority of the season. Maddox primarily lines up as a slot defender, which has been manned by Bradley Roby and Eli Ricks in his absence. Both have struggled defensively, as has much of Philly's pass coverage, and Maddox could bring new life when he returns to the field.

Eagles DB Avonte Maddox will have surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle.

Fantasy Impact

Maddox underwent an MRI that confirmed that the corner did indeed suffer a torn pec in Thursday’s win over Minnesota. The injury is definitely a blow to the Eagles’ secondary, as it could cause Maddox to miss the remainder of the season.