Two-year, $15 million deal shows Cliff Avril bet on himself and lost

The Lions reportedly offered Cliff Avril a three-year, $30 million contract last year. Avril declined, instead signing the franchise tender, playing last season for $10.5 million, and then testing free agency again this year. In other words, he bet on himself. And he lost. According to ESPN, Avril has agreed to a two-year, $15 million…