The Detroit Lions have signed seventh-round defensive end Willie Young, according to a league source. Young signed a three-year, $1.26 million contract that includes a bonus of almost $48,000 and the standard base salaries of $320,000, $405,000 and $490,000. Selected 213th overall out of North Carolina State, Young started 36 games and recorded 194 career tackles, 20 sacks, 46 tackles for losses and 29 quarterback pressures. He forced four fumbles with two fumble recoveries, 11 pass deflections and three interceptions, returning one for a touchdown. The 6-foot-5, 251-pounder registered eight sacks last season. Source: Aaron Wilson, National Football Post
