CB Jason David signed with the Lions to replace Demarcus Faggins, whom they put on injured reserve with a groin problem. David might not be able to make an impact immediately, but the Lions are trying to get him up to speed as quickly as they can. He has a lot of catching up to do physically and mentally if he hopes to play Sunday at Seattle. The Saints released him after their first exhibition. He said he tried out for the Browns and Seahawks soon afterward but failed both physicals. So he rehabbed a shoulder problem, worked out and waited. "When people say he was just literally on the streets, that's kind of how I was," David said. "I was still trying to work out as much as I can and backpedal and stuff, but it's not the same as actually putting on the pads and strapping it up. ... You're never really prepared for the speed of the game. It's going to take me a minute to just kind of get my legs under me." The Colts drafted David, a 5-foot-8, 180-pounder, in the fourth round in 2004. He started for them for three seasons -- and started Super Bowl XLI -- before spending two years with the Saints. He has 16 career interceptions, including five last season. "He's not very big, but he's got a knack for getting the ball," defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham said. "We need to do that. We only got one turnover last week, and we're shooting to get some more turnovers." 1//4/2009

The New Orleans Saints have waived David.
08/17/2009