Detroit Lions sign veteran, former Dolphins WR Cedrick Wilson
The Detroit Lions added to their roster on Wednesday, signing veteran receiver Cedrick Wilson.
The Detroit Lions announced the signing of veteran wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. on Wednesday. Originally a sixth-round NFL draft pick in 2018 out of Boise State, Wilson began his career with the Dallas Cowboys .
The 6-foot-2, 197 pound receiver is entering his ninth NFL season. Wilson, 30, spent four seasons with the Cowboys on his rookie contract before spending the 2022-23 campaigns with the Miami Dolphins , 2024 with the New Orleans Saints and 2025 back with the Dolphins . Lions have signed WR Cedrick Wilson.
pic. twitter. com/A6kKeso1Fq ā Detroit Lions (@Lions) May 20, 2026 In his career, Wilson has caught 126 passes for 1,524 yards and 12 touchdowns across 93 regular-season games played.
Wilson has also appeared in three postseason games, catching nine passes for 113 yards. Wilson's most productive season came with the Cowboys in 2021 when he reeled in 45 grabs for 602 yards and six touchdowns. For more Lions coverage, follow us on X, @TheLionsWire , and give our Facebook page a like .