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The Lions have signed 24-year old safety Don Carey. Carey played in 15 games for the Jaguars last year and he had 55 tackles, 3 tackles for a loss, 1 interception and 1 pass defensed. The Lions need help defensively, so I like this signing for them. Carey played solid football for the Jaguars in his first taste of the NFL and he should give them depth in the secondary, while also helping out on special teams.
The Lions have signed 26-year old RB Eldra Buckley. Buckley played in all 16 games for the Eagles last year and he carried the ball 21 times for 67 yards (3.2 ypc). He also caught 1 pass for 10 yards last year. Buckley has now played in 32 games in his first two years in the NFL and he has carried the ball 36 times for 111 yards (3.1 ypc) with 1 TD grab. He has also caught 1 pass for 10 yards in his career. Buckley is also a really solid special teams player as he has 19 tackles and 3 forced fumbles in his career. With Jerome Harrison done for the year and Jahvid Best likely out multiple weeks with the concussion, this signing makes perfect sense.
The Lions have signed 25-year old RB James Davis to the practice squad. Davis played in 7 games (0 starts) for the Redskins & Browns last year and he carried the ball 19 times for 60 yards (3.2 ypc). He also caught 4 passes for 45 yards (11.3 avg) last year. This was a good move for the Lions as they continue to add depth to their RB corps.
The Lions have signed 29-year old guard Daniel Loper. Loper played in 10 games (4 starts) for the Raiders last year. He has now played in 58 games (9 starts) in this first six years in the NFL. This was a good move for the Lions as Loper will give them some quality depth are guard going forward.
The Lions have signed 29-year old safety Vincent Fuller. Fuller played in 12 games last year with the Titans and he had 33 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss, 2 passes defensed and 1 interception. He has now played in 73 games in his first five years in the NFL and he has 163 tackles, 16 passes defensed, 6 interceptions (4 returned for TDs), 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery and 7 tackles for a loss. This was a good signing for the Lions as Fuller should be able to help out with depth at safety while also helping out on special teams.
UPDATE: (10/28/2011) – The Lions have placed Vincent Fuller on I.R., ending his season due to a elbow injury. Fuller played in 1 game for the Lions and he didn’t make any tackles.
The Lions have re-signed 29-year old CB Anthony Madison, who was one of their last cuts before the season started. He played in all 16 games for the Steelers last year and he had 24 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception and 1 pass defensed. Madison has now played in 66 games in his first five years in the NFL and he has 78 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception and 1 pass defensed. This was a good move for the Lions as Madison should really help them on special teams, while adding depth to the secondary.
UPDATE: (11/8/2011) – The Lions have waived Anthony Madison. Madison played in 5 games for the Lions this year and he had 3 tackles.
The Lions have signed 28-year center Chris Morris. Morris played in 4 games (0 starts) for the Panthers last year. He has now played in 51 games (11 starts) in his first 5 years in the NFL. The Lions are smart to bring in more depth for the interior of the offensive line, so I like the pickup of Morris.
UPDATE: (9/4/2011) – The Lions have waived Chris Morris.
The Detroit Lions have signed 26-year old TE Gijon Robinson. Robinson played in 11 games for the Colts last year and he caught 3 passes for 12 yards (4.0 avg) with 1 TD grab. He has now played in 39 games in his first 3 years in the NFL and he has caught 31 passes for 240 yards (7.7 avg) with 1 TD grab. Robinson will be used mostly as a run blocker as that is his strength.
UPDATE: (9/4/2011) – The Lions have released Gijon Robinson.
The Lions have signed 28-year old safety Aaron Francisco. Francisco played in 12 games for the Colts last year and he had 59 tackles, 3 tackles for a loss, 3 passes defensed and 2 interceptions. He has now played in 75 games in his first six years in the NFL and he has 218 tackles, 7 passes defensed, 4 interceptions, 1 forced fumble and 8 tackles for a loss. Francisco is a solid backup but the Lions will be in trouble if he’s forced into the starting lineup. Francisco can also help the Lions on special teams, so I like his addition to the team.
UPDATE: (9/4/2011) – The Lions have released Aaron Francisco.
The Lions have signed 29-year old CB Anthony Madison to a 1-year deal. Madison played in all 16 games for the Steelers last year and he had 24 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception and 1 pass defensed. He has now played in 66 games in his first five years in the NFL and he has 78 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception and 1 pass defensed. Madison’s main role will be on special teams for the Lions but he will also provide some depth at corner in 2011. The Lions have also released OT Tony Ugoh.