Lions re-sign CB Fisher, release OL Saipaia
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions re-signed unrestricted free-agent cornerback Travis Fisher to a three-year contract Wednesday and released guard-center Blaine Saipaia.
The 5-foot-10-inch, 189-pound Fisher is entering his seventh NFL season and his second with the Lions. Last season, he had he had a career-high 85 tackles, 66 of them solo. He also made two interceptions.
The 6-3, 315-pound Saipaia is a five-year NFL veteran. He served as a backup center, guard and tackle in two seasons with Detroit.
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