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Lions Sign Former Giants Linebacker Kelvin Sheppard

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ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) 

The Detroit Lions have signed free agent linebacker Kelvin Sheppard.

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 06: Kelvin Sheppard #52 of the Miami Dolphins looks on during a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Sun Life Stadium on December 6, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

The Lions also announced Wednesday that they have signed defensive end Alex Barrett to the practice squad and released tight end Jerome Cunningham from the practice squad.

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Golden Tate #15 of the Detroit Lions celebrates in the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

The moves come one day after Detroit traded standout receiver Golden Tate to Philadelphia for a third-round draft pick . Coach Matt Patricia said that deal was a difficult decision, and he has confidence in the players still on the team. The Lions play at Minnesota this weekend.

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 07: Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions celebrates his team's 31-23 victory over the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on October 7, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Sheppard made six starts for the New York Giants last season and 11 in 2016. He's also played for Miami, Indianapolis and Buffalo. He was drafted by the Bills in 2011.

 

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First published on October 31, 2018 / 2:02 PM EDT

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