Free agency began at noon Monday with the legal negotiating window. The new league year officially starts Wednesday at 4 p.m., when contracts for pending free agents agreeing with new teams — and trades — can become official.

The Detroit Lions are shaping their roster, and their latest move in free agency add a 19-game starter to the quarterback room.

The Detroit Lions have reportedly agreed to terms with veteran quarterback Kyle Allen. Last offseason, the Steelers signed Allen to a one-year contract. He entered the league in 2018 as an undrafted free agent after playing collegiately at Texas A&M (2014-2015) and Houston (2016-2017).

Detroit Lions need starting-caliber players at CB, DT, DE and OG, but are not expected to be big spenders when NFL free agency opens Monday afternoon.

Per Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, the Lions are signing free agent quarterback Kyle Allen. The 29-year-old Allen has been an NFL journeyman, with Detroit representing his fifth team in as many seasons.

The Detroit Lions’ backup quarterback situation just got a little more interesting after agreeing to terms with Kyle Allen in free agency.