Darrelle Revis

Darrelle Revis immediately vaults to the top of the list of available players after the New England Patriots declined to pick up the cornerback's option.

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What's the easiest way to overcome losing a superstar?

How about signing another superstar?

The Detroit Lions allowed All-Pro defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh to test free agency and lost the ensuing bidding war to the Miami Dolphins, but the team could quickly erase the bitter departure by inking cornerback Darrelle Revis.

Revis is set to join the free-agent market Tuesday after the New England Patriots declined to pick up his $20-million option for the 2015 season, according to multiple reports.

Even on the cusp of his 30th birthday, Revis remains an elite talent, earning first-team All-Pro honors for the fourth time in his career in 2014. He's been rated as a top-four corner by Pro Football Focus three of the past four seasons, with 2012 being the lone exception after an ACL injury sidelined him the final 14 games.

The addition of Revis would unquestionably vault Detroit's secondary to the top of the league, paired with rising young talent Darius Slay as well as veteran safety tandem Glover Quin and James Ihedigbo.

The improvement in the back end could compensate for the decrease in pass-rush pressure resulting from Suh's absence.

In 111 career games, Revis has recorded 23 interceptions and 123 pass breakups. He is the epitome of a shutdown corner, allowing fewer than 50 percent of passes thrown his direction to be completed during his eight-year career.

Revis held Golden Tate to just two grabs on seven targets when the Patriots played the Lions last season and stymied Calvin Johnson during a 2010 matchup, limiting the All-Pro to a single, 13-yard reception -- one of the worst outings in his career.

What would it take to land Revis? That's the big queston. Sports contract website spotrac conservatively estimates the corner's services can be obtained with a three-year deal worth $33 million. But that's probably low considering how much cornerbacks Byron Maxwell and Kareem Jackson have secured in recent days.

The Eagles are reportedly set to pay Maxwell $63 million over six years, with $25 million guaranteed. Jackson re-upped with the Houston Texans for a more modest, but still lofty $34 million for four years.

Given his age, a three-year deal for Revis sounds about right, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the annual numbers push $14 million or $15 million, with reports indicating he's seeking full guarantees.

The Lions, who reportedly offered Ndamukong Suh six years for $102 million, with $58 million guaranteed, clearly have the cap space to be to pursue Revis if they choose.

Such a bold move would re-invigorate a fan base deflated by the loss of Suh while injecting staying power into a defense that finished No. 2 in the league last season.

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