The Facts: The Lions are signing free agent tight end Griffin, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Diehards Line: Lions head coach Dan Campbell was the Saints’ tight ends coach for four of Griffin’s seasons in New Orleans. Griffin currently is taking care of his yearly Air Force commitment in Colorado Springs. Griffin has five catches for 43 yards in 20 regular-season outings. He also caught two passes for 12 yards and a touchdown in the playoffs after the 2018 season.