Detroit Lions sign rookie safety Louis Delmas to 4-year contract

Lions sign rookie DB Delmas to 4-year contract

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have signed second-round pick Louis Delmas to a four-year contract.

The team announced the deal Thursday, but did not disclose terms.

Delmas, a safety, was selected with the first pick in the second round (33rd overall) out of Western Michigan. In 2008, Delmas led the Broncos with a career-high 111 tackles (61 solo). He also had four interceptions, returning one for a touchdown.

Also, the Lions released defensive end Eric Hicks.