The Detroit Lions have a new star wide receiver in the form of two-time Super Bowl champion, Danny Amendola. The former Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots wideout agreed to a deal with the team earlier in the offseason.
As Amendola begins the next stage of his career in Detroit, the veteran wide receiver has made a decision which has some believing there's a Tom Brady link. Amendola has chosen to wear No. 12 with the Lions, but he maintains that it has nothing to do with his former superstar teammate, via Mike Reiss of ESPN.
Former Patriots receiver Danny Amendola, who endeared himself to New England fans from 2013 to 2017 by making clutch plays wearing Troy Brown's old No. 80, is donning a different number in his first year with the Lions — 12. An ode to his good pal Tom Brady, perhaps? “Not a story. Sorry!” Amendola relayed with a touch of humor, deflecting that his new number had anything to do with Brady. One possible meaning to the 12: Amendola entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Cowboys in 2008, which makes this his 12th pro season. Amendola wore 18 with the Cowboys, 11 with the Eagles, 80 with the Patriots and Dolphins, and now 12 with the Lions.
Amendola had his most successful years in the NFL catching passes from Brady and surely has fond memories as a result with two rings to his credit. However, the veteran wide receiver is trying to have some success away from New England and will try to become a prime target for Matthew Stafford in the Lions' offense next season.
Ironically enough, Amendola will see a familiar face in Detroit with Matt Patricia at the helm for the Lions. Patricia is entering his second season with the team as head coach after leaving the Patriots.
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