Matt Cassel joins Detroit Lions
by Jody Smith | Wed, Apr 4th 5:54pm EDT
Soon to be 36-year-old veteran signal caller Matt Cassel has agreed to join the Detroit Lions and will compete with 2016 sixth-rounder Jake Rudock for backup duties behind Matthew Stafford. The Lions will be the sixth team that Cassel has suited up for as he enters his 14th NFL season. (source)
Fantasy Impact:
Stafford hasn't missed a start since 2010, so even if Cassel enters the season as the direct backup, he's unlikely to do anything more than hold the clipboard and act as a veteran presence in Detroit. Cassel has thrown for over 17,000 yards and 104 touchdowns since being selected by the Patriots in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft but has no fantasy value behind Stafford.
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