Lions sign cornerback Smith, put safety Manuel on IR
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions put safety Marquand Manuel on injured reserve Wednesday because of a shoulder injury and signed defensive back DeAngelo Smith.
The Lions also placed cornerback Jack Williams on injured reserve on Wednesday due to a knee injury and signed center Melvin Fowler.
The Dallas Cowboys drafted Smith in the fifth round of this year's draft and released him. He was also cut by Cleveland and Chicago. Fowler has started in 60 of 88 career games. He was released by Arizona Cardinals this year after starting 37 games the previous three seasons for Buffalo.
Manuel made 35 tackles in nine games this season. Williams was hurt in his only game for the Lions after playing for Denver.
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