EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Giants have signed Kenny Golladay, arguably the best wide receiver in this year's free agency market.
Golladay will become the Giants' tallest wideout at 6-4 (214 pounds). He played his first four seasons for the Detroit Lions, led the NFL with 11 touchdown catches in 2019, and twice exceeded 1,000 receiving yards. Golladay played in just five games in 2020 because of a hip flexor strain.
The 27-year-old Golladay played in 47 games with 39 starts for Detroit. His career totals include 183 receptions for 3,068 yards (16.8-yard avg.) and 21 touchdowns, with a long catch of 75 yards.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a 10-yard touchdown pass as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Justin Bethel (28) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a warm up pass during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Detroit. The Colts won the game 41-21, (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) in action against the Indianapolis Colts during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (AP Images/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. The Detroit Lions won 23-22. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) makes a move on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Lions defeated the Jaguars 34-16. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) lines up against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. The Detroit Lions won 23-22. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay is seen during pregame of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) makes the catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a pass as Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kendall Sheffield (20) and linebacker Deion Jones (45) defend during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a pass over Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. The Detroit Lions won 23-22. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. The Detroit Lions won 23-22. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kendall Sheffield (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) makes the catch against Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal (22) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) makes a reception in front of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Sidney Jones (35) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Detroit Lions receiver Kenny Golladay (19) leaps over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Sidney Jones IV (35) to haul in a 48 yard reception during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 in Jacksonville, Fla. (Rick Wilson/via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs a route in front of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback C.J. Henderson (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) celebrates after a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Lions defeated the Jaguars 34-16. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) celebrates a reception against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) plays against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) lines up on the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Lions defeated the Jaguars 34-16. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a warm up pass during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 in Glendale, Ariz. The Lions won the game 26-23. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a deep pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs after catching a pass against New Orleans Saints defensive back Malcolm Jenkins (27) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Detroit. The Saints defeated the Lions 35-29. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay plays during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a pass in the end zone to score a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Lions defeated the Cardinals, 26-23. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) makes a catch in an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday Oct. 4, 2020 in Detroit, Mich. (Adam Pintar via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Lions defeated the Cardinals, 26-23. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) plays against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay is seen during pregame of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay, defended by New Orleans Saints safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) catches a 15-yard pass in the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a warm up pass during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 in Glendale, Ariz. The Lions won the game 26-23. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) jumps and makes a touchdown catch during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 in Glendale, Ariz. (Gene Lower via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs the football during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Lions defeated the Cardinals, 26-23. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) scores a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (20) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs the football during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Lions defeated the Cardinals, 26-23. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs the football during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Lions defeated the Cardinals, 26-23. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay stretches for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches the ball during an NFL regular season football game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 in Detroit. The Bears won, 24-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs a pass route during an NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (Matt Patterson via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Lions beat the Cardinals 26-23. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) avoids the tackle during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Lions beat the Cardinals 26-23. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) scans the field before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Lions beat the Cardinals 26-23. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a pass during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Lions 27-17. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) in action during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Lions won 26-23. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart)
NFC wide receiver Kenny Golladay makes a catch against the AFC in the Pro Bowl NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs the ball during an NFL regular season football game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 in Detroit. The Bears won, 24-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) makes a catch as Arizona Cardinals middle linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) dives in for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King (20) attempts to tackle Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay makes a reception as Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during the fourth quarter of the NFL game against the Denver Broncosin Denver,Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (Eric Bakke via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs a pass pattern during a NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, November 10, 2019 in Chicago. The Bears won the game 20-13. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay runs up field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay runs after a catch against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs toward the end zone to score against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) pulls down a pass as Dallas Cowboys defensive back Darian Thompson (23) defends during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay, right, runs with the ball after making a catch as Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (23) tries to catch up to him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay plays against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) makes a catch as Dallas Cowboys defensive back Darian Thompson (23) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a pass against Oakland Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley (20) during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay, left, catches a 47-yard touchdown pass as Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs after the catch during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay won 23-22. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay smiles during an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) in action against the New York Giants during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Images/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) pulls in a 31-yard touchdown reception as Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay won 23-22. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) in action against the New York Giants during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Images/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a Matthew Stafford pass for a 66 yard reception during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers beat the Lions 23-22. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) prepares for the snap during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Lions defeated the Eagles 27-24. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) is tackled by New York Giants cornerback Deandre Baker during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) carries the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) carries the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) celebrates his touchdown catch during the an NFL regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay, left, runs after making a catch while covered by Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a 9-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions' Kenny Golladay in action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay rushes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions' Kenny Golladay in action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) pulls in a 31-yard touchdown reception as Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions Kenny Golladay (19) celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) carries the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) scores a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a pass against Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 in Detroit. The Rams won 30-16. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay reacts after a play during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. The Lions won 17-3. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) is stopped by Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay runs towards the sidelines after a touchdown by running back LeGarrette Blount during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay tries pulling away from Chicago Bears inside linebacker Danny Trevathan during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs the ball against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Images/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs upfield with a reception during a Week 7 NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Lions defeated the Dolphins 32-21. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) leaps and catches a fourth down pass good for a gain of 25 yards on a fourth quarter play good for a first down at the Chicago Bears 13 yard line while covered by Chicago Bears cornerback Prince Amukamara (20) during the NFL week 10 regular season football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 in Chicago. The Bears won the game 34-22. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Images/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) carries against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a five-yard touchdown pass during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay runs up field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) carries against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) eludes a tackle by Green Bay Packers strong safety Kentrell Brice (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs for a touchdown after a catch as New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) defends during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) pulls in 5-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) pushes Green Bay Packers free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) eyes the end zone while defended by Green Bay Packers free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Detroit. The play was called back due to a penalty. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a pass as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (24) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during an NFL game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sep. 23, 2018 in Detroit. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay catches a pass during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during an NFL regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won, 30-27. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs a route during warmups before an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs the ball against the New York Jets during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay, front right, scores a touchdown as San Francisco 49ers defensive back Adrian Colbert (27) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a pass during an NFL game against the New York Jets, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, Cleveland. The Jets defeated the Lions 48-17. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) makes a 26-yard reception against Green Bay Packers cornerback Lenzy Pipkins (41) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Detroit. Golladay was originally ruled out of bounds but a Detroit challenge overturned the call. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a pass as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes (26) defends during an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) pulls in a pass against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game in Detroit, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs after a catch against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) makes a catch defended by Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) prior to an NFL football game, Saturday against the Chicago Bears, Dec. 16, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs a route against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. Atlanta won 30-26. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) makes a catch in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ryan Smith (29) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches the football during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Detroit. The Lions won 20-10. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Detroit Lions' Kenny Golladay catches a pass in front of Green Bay Packers' Kevin King during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov 19, 2017, in Chicago. The Lions won 27-24 (Scott Boehm via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs the ball after he makes a reception against the Cleveland Browns during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) is tackled by New York Giants rookie linebacker Calvin Munson (46) after catching a pass during the 2017 NFL week 2 regular season football game against the against the New York Giants, Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Lions won the game 24-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a 10-yard touchdown reception as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Justin Bethel (28) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a 45-yard touchdown reception against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
He joined the Lions as a third-round draft choice (96th overall) in 2017 from Northern Illinois. As a rookie, he played in 11 games with five starts and caught 48 passes for 577 yards, including a 54-yard touchdown.
Golladay had a breakout year as an NFL sophomore in 2018, when he started 13 of the 15 games in which he played and finished with a career-high 70 receptions for 1,063 yards and five touchdowns. In addition to his league-leading touchdown total the following season, Golladay posted career-best numbers of 1,190 yards and an 18.3-yard average on 65 catches.
He had 20 receptions for 338 yards and two scores in his injury-shortened 2020 season.
A Chicago native who played at St. Rita High School, Golladay began his collegiate career at North Dakota after receiving no Division I offers. After a coaching change his sophomore season, he transferred to Northern Illinois.
