Detroit Lions Sign Michigan Panthers CB D.J. Miller Jr.

The Michigan Panthers to Detroit Lions pipeline remains intact. CB D.J. Miller Jr. has signed with the Lions, the team announced today.

With safety Dan Jackson being placed on IR, the Lions needed some depth at CB. They’ve signed Luq Barcoo – the former Brahma during the XFL’s 2023 season – while also bringing in Miller, a local product who was with the Michigan Panthers this past UFL campaign.

Miller, originally drafted by San Antonio, landed with Michigan due to the Brahmas being over-capacity with CB’s already. D.J. – who was in training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs – eventually made his way to the UFL following his release.

D.J. Miller was one of the key pieces in Collin Bauer’s defense this season. He was a versatile corner for the team, taking on some of the toughest assignments week in and week out. Miller ended the season with 35 tackles, two interceptions, six PBU’s, and seven defensive stops.

Miller burst onto the scene in week two, when he picked off Birmingham’s Matt Corral twice – nearly sparking a comeback in that game. He forced 11 incompletions on the year; 3rd in the UFL for CB’s.

D.J. is a young prospect out of Kent State. He had a tremendous career there, prior to his time in the NFL and UFL. Now, he lands…