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The Detroit Lions made several roster moves today, releasing veteran defensive tackle Chuck Darby and signing free agent receiver John Standeford and free agent defensive back DeMarcus Faggins.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz frequently uses the word "significant" when talking about injuries that concern him.

The Detroit Lions claimed safety Marvin White off waivers and signed linebacker Zach Follett from their practice squad.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, the No.1 pick in the NFL draft, left Sunday's 48-24 loss to the Bears with a right knee injury.

Former Clovis standout Zack Follett is getting another chance in the NFL. Follett was selected by Detroit in the spring NFLdraft, but released in the Lions final cut-down at the start of the season and signed to the practice sqaud.

The Detroit Lions claimed safety Marvin White off waivers and signed linebacker Zach Follett from their practice squad.

Passing along some news, notes and injury updates from around the league Monday: NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reports the Lions will place WR Adam Jennings on injured reserve, according to a league source.

In 18 years in the NFL, it's hard to say how many times Jason Hanson has thrown his helmet in disgust.

Lions rookie linebacker DeAndre Levy drew high praise from defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham on Wednesday after making his first NFL start against Washington.

The Detroit Lions signed wide receiver Adam Jennings and defensive tackle Chuck Darby to one-year contracts Wednesday.

In an effort to improve their special teams - in both coverage and returns - the Detroit Lions have signed free agent receiver Adam Jennings and released Yamon Figurs.

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Detroit apparently isn't planning to announce any of its roster moves Sunday, but here are a few thoughts on some of what's been reported and confirmed to this point: Update: As it turns out, the Lions did confirm some of their moves Sunday, including the O'Connell trade.

Lions release Alama-Francis, 2 others Eds: APNewsNow. ALLEN PARK, Mich. The Detroit Lions have released defensive end Ikaika Alama-Francis and two others, and added seven players to their practice squad.

According to the National Football Post , the Detroit Lions have claimed return specialist Yamon Figurs off the waiver wire.

Defensive tackle Shaun Smith was thought to be an important addition when the Lions signed him last month.

The Detroit Lions are still wheeling and dealing. The team has claimed two players on waivers today -- Marcus McCauley and Yamon Figurs -- and there could be one or two more coming.

This time, the laugh and the shrug -- the trademarks of Matthew Stafford's unflappable demeanor -- seemed a bit more forced.

Detroit Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford made another rookie mistake on Saturday when his first pass was thrown late and picked off by the Cleveland Browns.

Derek Anderson looked worthy of being a No. 1 quarterback. Rookie Matthew Stafford hardly looked like a No.

Lions general manager Martin Mayhew stopped for a Q&A session today looking ahead to Saturday's exhibition opener against Atlanta.