Dave Birkett

Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Lions did not suffer major losses in free agency last year, and for that reason they weren't awarded a compensatory draft choice when the selections were handed out Friday.

The Lions were one of 16 teams not given an extra draft pick based on the league formula that computes net free agent gains and losses.

The Lions signed the top receiver available in free agency last year, Marvin Jones, and starting safety Tavon Wilson, but lost only one starter in the early stages of free agency, safety Isa Abdul-Quddus.

Sixteen NFL teams were awarded compensatory draft picks, and 10 teams received 11 third-round picks (the highest comp choice). The Seattle Seahawks received two third-rounders.

Last year, the Lions received two compensatory picks, a third-rounder for losing Ndamukong Suh and a sixth-rounder for losing Nick Fairley.

The Lions selected Graham Glasgow with the No. 95 overall pick and long snapper Jimmy Landes at No. 210.

Four teams were awarded four comp choices this year: the Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs and Jones' old team, the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Lions have received 21 comp choices since the NFL began doling out extra picks in 1994. The Baltimore Ravens, by contrast, have received a league-high 48 comp picks in that time.

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Detroit Lions free agency preview: Defensive backs

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