Chuck Darby News

As the Lions' running game continues to struggle, coach Jim Schwartz seeks answers.

A bevy of moves are coming out of Allen Park this week as the Detroit Lions continue to tinker with the bottom of their roster.

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.

The Detroit Lions have signed cornerback Demarcus Faggins and released defensive tackle Chuck Darby, according to the National Football Post Web site.

Allen Park -- Derrick Williams was forced to sit back and bide his time the first four games of this season.

The Lions signed free agent defensive back Demarcus Faggins on Tuesday. An eight-year veteran cornerback, Faggins was drafted by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL draft.

When Jim Schwartz announced the final 53-man roster after the final preseason game, he cautioned that nothing was set it in stone.

"My So-Called Life" actress Claire Danes and "Confessions of a Shopaholic" actor Hugh Dancy have married.

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

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Sammie Hill, who appeared to injure an ankle early in Sunday's win over Washington, was not at practice today.

Rod Marinelli always will have the stigma of being the first -- maybe the only -- head coach in NFL history to lead a team to a 0-16 record.

Allen Park -- Rookie defensive tackle Sammie Hill is out -- at least for now, it appears -- and veteran Chuck Darby is back, for as long as the Lions will have him.

Chuck Darby #91 of the Detroit Lions rests before the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on August 17, 2008 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Allen Park -- Linebacker Ernie Sims returned to practice Wednesday after seeing his 50-game streak of consecutive NFL starts end with a shoulder injury that kept him out of last week's win over Washington.

Maybe Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith really is on a week-to-week status or maybe he isn't. The Lions brought in a slew of players for tryouts today and while that's normal in terms of building the "short list,'' it should be noted that only certain positions were targeted.

Lions running back Kevin Smith injured his right shoulder and walked off the field in the third quarter Sunday against the Washington Redskins.

His size was undeniable at 6-4, 329 pounds ... the only question was whether his skill would be refined enough to play at the NFL level this year.

The Lions trimmed their roster to the 53-man limit Saturday and parted ways with Chuck Darby, a starting defensive tackle last year, quarterback Brooks Bollinger and their final three draft picks this year.

The Detroit Lions have set their roster with 53 players they hope can help them win a game for the first time since 2007.

According to reports, the Detroit Lions have already severed ties with three players, including two who were with the team last season.