DirecTV Apologizes For Interrupting Lions Hail Mary With Commercial

DirecTV spokesman Robert Mercer apologized via email to customers after the satellite provider mistakenly forced some viewers to miss a successful Hail Mary attempt by the Detroit Lions at the end of regulation in Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans, according to ProFootballTalk's Michael David Smith. Mercer's email was short and sweet:

"I don't have all the details, but it was our error. We sincerely apologize to you and all the viewers who missed the TD."

The first portion of the play was able to be seen, but right as Lions wide receiver Titus Young was about to catch the ball off of a deflection, some NFL Sunday Ticket viewers saw their televisions cut to a commercial break. While it isn't the first time FOX, CBS and other networks have made a glaring blunder such as this, the timing for this particular mistake could not have been worse.

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Jim Schwartz, Titus Young React To Crazy Finish Against Titans

The Detroit Lions and Tennessee Titans combined for a very exciting matchup on Sunday. The Titans walked away the overtime victors with a final score of 44-41. Detroit took it to overtime with one of the craziest comebacks you could dream up. Backup quarterback Shaun Hill – always considered a game manager who lacks a strong arm – threw two touchdown passes in the final 18 seconds of regulation.

The second of those touchdown passes was a Hail Mary to wide receiver Titus Young. The Detroit Free Press had some quotes from Young, in which he talks about what actually happened on the play:

"We practice that play all throughout camp. I saw Calvin running down the middle, and I knew everyone was going to try and get in front of him. He was our post-up guy – basically, the guy who was going to go for the ball. So I just put myself in the best position I could from the pile, and it just came to my hands."

Lions head coach Jim Schwartz had a quote of his own, in which he said he doesn't know if he's "ever been around one like that," in reference to crazy football games. Titans coach Mike Munchak said that it was hard to put the game into words, because "we both could've won in so many ways."

Detroit has now lost back-to-back games, but the feeling in the locker room could literally be anywhere at this point. How do you react after a game that was played in that fashion? The mood doesn't seem to be a somber one, but either way, they're sitting at 1-2 and need to get back in the win column sooner rather than later.

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Mikel Leshoure Makes Most Of Regular Season Debut With Lions

After missing a total of 18 regular season games and one playoff game, Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure made the most of his NFL debut Sunday.

Leshoure carried the load for the Detroit rushing attack, running for 100 yards and one touchdown on 26 carries. He also added 34 yards on four receptions. Leshoure is the first Lions rusher to run for 100 yards in his NFL debut since Billy Sims did it in 1980.

Leshoure was excited about his productive debut but, writes Chris McCosky of the Detroit News, he remained humble, focusing on the team instead of the individual.

"It felt good to be out there getting my feet wet...But the 100 yards isn't the result we wanted. The more important result was a win and we didn't get that."

Leshoure was drafted by the Lions in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft out of the University of Illinois, but missed the entire season with an Achilles injury he suffered in training camp. He missed the first two games of this season with suspension after violating the league's substance-abuse policy.

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Replacement Officials Gave Titans 12 Free Yards In Overtime Against Lions

The NFL's replacement referees mistakenly gave the Tennessee Titans 12 free yards on their overtime drive, which resulted in the game-winning field goal to defeat the Detroit Lions, 44-41.

On a second-and-18 from their own 44 yard line, the Tennessee Titans complete a 24-yard pass to tight end Craig Stevens. There was also a personal foul on Detroit on the play, giving Tennessee an extra 15-yards. This completion plus penalty would have put the ball inside Detroit's red zone. However, the catch was reviewed following the play and eventually ruled incomplete.

The personal foul penalty, by rule, still applies, so although the pass was incomplete, the Tennessee Titans should have gained 15-yards from their previous spot. From their own 44-yard line, that should have placed the Titans at the Detroit 41-yard line. However, the replacement referees mistakenly marked off the penalty starting from the Detroit 44-yard line, not the Tennessee 44-yard line. The result of the blunder was a Titan first-and-10 on Detroit's 29-yard line, 12 yards closer to the end zone than what the penalty warranted.

Lions head coach Jim Schwartz tried to alert the referees of their mistake, but his pleas went unnoticed, reports Jim Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.

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NFL Injury Reports: Lions Unsure Of Matthew Stafford's Status Going Forward

The Detroit Lions suffered a heartbreaking loss on Sunday afternoon, falling 44-41 in overtime to the Tennessee Titans. But there is plenty of time to turn things around, and a Week 3 loss doesn't mean it's the end of the world.

There was some bad news from the loss, however, as quarterback Matthew Stafford was forced to leave the game with a leg injury. Stafford said after game that he'd tweaked it in practice and the injury got progressively worse during the game, leading to the team scheduling an MRI on Monday.

SB Nation's Lions blog, Pride of Detroit, tells us what to expect going forward.

Stafford's leg issue didn't even land him on the injury report during the week, so it must not have been anything even remotely serious until he actually started playing on Sunday. Once it became an issue, Stafford was struggling with it, and then it all went downhill on that fumble return.

At this point it's far too early to speculate on if Stafford will be available for next week's game against the Minnesota Vikings. The good news is that the Lions have an excellent backup in Hill, who came in cold against the Titans and went 10-of-13 for 172 yards and two touchdowns in the final minute of regulation and in overtime. If Stafford can't play, Hill will get the start for the Lions.

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Lions Vs. Titans 2012: Detroit Struggles In All 3 Phases

The Detroit Lions nearly pulled off an improbable comeback win against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, but they ultimately came up short in overtime. SB Nation's Pride Of Detroit saw plenty of problems that will need to be addressed in the coming days and weeks if the Lions are to get back on the right track:

The offense can't keep having to settle for field goals going forward, just as the defense can't keep letting teams get big pass plays or extend drives with bad penalties. And don't even get me started on the special teams coverage units.

Related: Matthew Stafford Scheduled To Have MRI On Right Leg On Monday

The Lions settled for three field goals in the first half and were forced to kick four in the game. They committed 10 penalties on the day and also allowed Tennessee to pile up well over 400 yards of offense.

Detroit hosts Minnesota in Week 4.

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Lions QB Matt Stafford To Have MRI On Leg

After leaving in the fourth quarter of Sunday's thrilling 44-41 loss to the Titans, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford informed Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press that he expects to have an MRI on his injured leg this week.

The fourth-year quarterback was visibly limping on a 72-yard touchdown return from Titans defensive back Alterraun Verner with just 1:16 remaining in the fourth, a play which then forced the Lions to use backup Shaun Hill for the remainder of the game. Detroit coach Jim Schwartz labeled Stafford's injury as a pulled muscle, but also told the media that Stafford was forced to deal with the injury in practice during the week.

Now at a frustrating 1-2 on the season as their quarterback's status currently hangs in the balance, the Lions need to hope that Stafford's leg will not keep him out of a key divisional game with Minnesota in Week 4. Although a proven veteran like Hill performed admirably in Stafford's absence and could be a decent one-week replacement, the Lions simply cannot afford to play without their talented signal caller at this point in the season.

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Lions Vs. Titans: Tennessee Wins A Wild One In Overtime

A wild game that included a converted hail mary and six touchdowns of 40 yards or more ended with the Tennessee Titans winning a 44-41 overtime thriller against the Detroit Lions.

Titans kicker Rob Bironas finished off the first possession in overtime with a 26-yard field goal to put Tennessee ahead. Going for the win, the Lions failed to convert a 4th-and-short quarterback sneak on the Titans' 7-yard line to seal Tennessee's victory.

Tennessee's Nate Washington took a 71-yard pass from Jake Locker to the end zone with three and a half minutes left in the game to break a 27-all tie, but Detroit had quarterback Matt Stafford pushing the offense quickly down the field.

On a 6-yard pass on the Titans' 28-yard line, tight end Brandon Pettigrew fumbled. Titans cornerback Alterraun Vernerwent 72 yards the other way to put Tennessee up by two touchdowns and seemingly guarantee its victory.

Making matters worse, Stafford strained a leg muscle trying to chase down the fumble return.

Big plays by the Titans were the theme of the day. But so too was Detroit making comebacks from each blow. Backup quarterback Shaun Hill led a late scoring drive for the Lions in place of the injured Stafford, going 80 yards in 50 seconds to bring Detroit within a touchdown, 41-34. Detroit attempted and succeeded with an onside kick, and after one incomplete pass from the Tennessee 46, Hill found Titus Young for a 46-yard hail mary touchdown with six seconds left to force overtime.

The big winner: Rob Bironas

The Titans' placekicker had a streak of 18 consecutive made field goals coming into today's game. He missed two in regulation that would have given Tennessee the slight edge to stave off Detroit's will to make a comeback, but he made things right by nailing the biggest kick that turned into the winning points.

The big loser: The Detroit offensive line

Ending the game, a quarterback sneak that would have given the Lions the ball inside the Titans' 7-yard line with a 1st-and-goal failed to get the short yardage. Instead of an opportunity to win, Jim Schwartz's decision cost the Lions.

Fantasy outlook: Jake Locker

While Stafford is perhaps the face of the young quarterback, Locker had a career day. He bettered Stafford's solid outing of 278 yards on 33-of-42 passing by throwing for his first 300-plus day. Locker finished with 378 yards on 29-of-42 passing for two touchdowns and no interceptions.

What's on the schedule?

The Lions take on the Minnesota Vikings next week at Ford Field while the Titans visit the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium.

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Matthew Stafford Injury: Lions' QB Leaves After Hurting Leg

Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford was taken out of today's game late with a strained leg muscle, caused when Stafford attempted to run down a fumble. In his absence, veteran journeyman Shaun Hill has taken over, and is attemting to lead a late comeback against the Tennessee Titans, after tying the score as the clock expired on a late Hail Mary TD pass to Titus Young.

Prior to the injury Stafford was 22-for-42, passing for 278 yards, and a touchdown. Detroit's offense was playing well, but they struggled on special teams, which led to a large Tennessee lead on two kick returns for touchdowns.

Normally the Lions would be dead to rights without Stafford, but Hill threw two touchdown passes within the final 18 seconds to take the game to overtime, where the two teams currently reside.

We have no update on the severity of Stafford's injury, though it didn't appear to be serious when he left the game.

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Lions' Hail Mary Sends Game Vs. Titans Into Overtime

The Tennessee Titans and the Detroit Lions have played a wild game on Sunday afternoon. Fittingly, this one is going to overtime following a miraculous, absolutely unlikely play that gave the Lions a touchdown to tie the game as the clock expired.

After a penalty negated a turnover, backup quarterback Shaun Hill, filling in for an injured Matthew Stafford, threw a touchdown pass to Calvin Johnson with 20 seconds left. Detroit, trailing by seven, went for the onside kick and got it thanks to some quick moves by Amari Spievey.

On second-and-10 from the Titans' 46-yard line, Hill threw it down the field. Tennessee defensive backs tipped the ball up into the air, and Titus Young, who was trailing the play, came in snag the ball out of the air and score the touchdown. Just watch:

A hail mary, a successful one, is exciting enough, but a hail mary that succeeds when it shouldn't is amazing.

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Lions Vs. Titans Score: Detroit Finds The End Zone In Third Quarter

The Detroit Lions pulled closer to the Tennessee Titans in the third quarter and trail 20-16 going into the fourth.

Starting at its own 31, Detroit marched down the field by going to Calvin Johnson, who caught three passes for 28, 18 and nine yards on the possession. The Lions finally got in the end zone on a 1-yard touchdown run by Mikel Leshoure, who continued his strong day of play.

The drive took just three minutes and eight plays.

Leshoure had 21 carries for 75 yards through the third quarter, while Johnson leads the Detroit receiving group with five catches for 78 yards on the day. Matt Stafford has completed 20-of-26 passes for 175 yards.

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Lions Vs. Titans Score: Tennessee Adds To Lead Before Half

Two big plays allowed by the Detroit Lions have given the Tennessee Titans a 20-9 halftime lead on Sunday.

A 65-yard punt return by Tommie Campbell and a 61-yard pass by Titans quarterback Jake Locker to tight end Jared Cook have put Tennessee ahead of the Lions, who have kept themselves in the game thanks to three Jason Hanson field goals.

Leading 17-9, Titans kicker Rob Bironas added a 38-yard field goal before the half ended.

Locker had a strong start for the Titans, completing 14-of-19 passes for 170 yards. Detroit quarterback Matt Stafford is 14-of-18 for 83 yards, while he's been complemented in the run game by Mikel Leshoure's 16 carries for 61 yards.

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Lions Vs. Titans Score: Punt Return Gives Tennessee Lead After First

Kicker Jason Hanson scored two long field goals in the first quarter, but the Detroit Lions trail the Tennessee Titans 10-6 on the road.

Breaking a 6-3 lead for the Lions, Tennessee tacked on a touchdown with a Tommie Campbell punt return for 65 yards just before the quarter ended.

The Lions needed two short drives to set up the kicks of 47 and 53 yards, the second one being a two-minute long, 19-yard march after Nick Fairley recovered Titans quarterback Jake Locker's fumble near midfield. Tennessee answered after finding itself down 6-0 with a Rob Bironas field goal from 31 yards out with 2:07 to go in the first quarter.

Aside from the fumble, Locker has looked strong thus far, completing 7-of-9 passes for 77 yards. Matt Stafford is 4-of-8 for 30 yards, but the Lions run game has been solid behind Mikel Leshoure's 33 yards on eight carries.

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NFL Inactives, Week 3, Lions Vs. Titans; Louis Delmas Out For Detroit, Javon Ringer Out For Tennessee

The Detroit Lions will be without seven players Sunday as they face off against the Tennessee Titans: safety Louis Delmas, tight end Tony Scheffler, defensive end Lawrence Jackson, linebacker Travis Lewis, offensive tackles Corey Hilliard and Jason Fox and quarterback Kellen Moore.

Delmas has been slow to recover from knee surgery he underwent in August. He has yet to play this season. Scheffler has been dealing with a calf injury and did not participate in Lions' practice this week.

The Tennesse Titans also have seven inactive players for Sundays' contest: running back Javon Ringer, linebacker Colin McCarthy, safety Al Afalava, offensive tackle Mike Otto, guard Deuce Lutui, wide receiver Lavelle Hawkins and quarterback Rusty Smith.

Ringer practiced this week but has been nursing an infected elbow, and he will not play in Week 3. McCarthy is still out with an ankle injury he suffered in Week 1.

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Lions Vs. Titans Injury Report: Tony Scheffler Listed As Doubtful

The Lions' final injury report before Sunday's game against the Titans was released on Friday afternoon and features tight end Tony Scheffler listed as doubtful. After suffering concussion symptoms that almost caused him to miss Week 2, a calf injury withheld Scheffler from practice all week and will likely keep him from seeing the field against the Titans.

Also doubtful are safety Louis Delmas with a knee injury and linebacker Travis Lewis with a quad injury. Hopeful to play is defensive tackle Corey Williams who missed both Wednesday and Thursday practices before coming back on Friday to limited reps. He is listed as questionable as is cornerback Jacob Lacey who didn't appear on the injury report until a toe injury caused him to be limited on Friday.

Chris Houston is set to make his 2012 debut with a probable listing. Also probable are Bill Bentley and Calvin Johnson.

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Louis Delmas Injury: Lions Safety Still Considered Week-To-Week

Though many fans have been patiently waiting for Detroit Lions safety Louis Delmas to get back on the field, head coach Jim Schwartz confirmed to Justin Rogers of MLive.com on Thursday that the fourth-year defender remains week-to-week while he recovers from knee surgery.

"There hasn't been any setbacks," Schwartz said. "It's just we're waiting for the knee to get better to get him back on the practice field and get him on the game field. I never said we expect to have him back. I only said, that's the objective."

Delmas was originally rumored to be capable of making an early-season return almost immediately after his surgery, but even six weeks ago Schwartz made sure to let reporters know that his talented defensive back was week-to-week as opposed to day-to-day at the time. And now, after well over a month, the safety appears to be viewed in the exact same light on the team's injury report.

While it's clear the Lions probably won't have Delmas back until at least the second-half of the year, the returns of Bill Bentley and Chris Houston to practice this week should be a serious help for the team's thin secondary in Week 3 against the Titans.

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Lions Vs. Titans Injury Report: Chris Houston, Bill Bentley Practice Again

Each expected to suit up on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, Detroit Lions cornerbacks Chris Houston and Bill Bentley were both full participants at practice on Thursday according to the team's official injury report.

Bentley continues to recover from a concussion he suffered in Week 1 against the Rams, but was a full participant for the first time at practice after having a limited distinction on Wednesday. The return of Bentley and his fellow defensive back Houston, who went through a full practice for the second straight day while recovering from a sprained ankle, could be a serious boost to a Lions secondary that has struggled mightily against the pass this season.

After sitting out on Wednesday much like he did after Week 1, standout receiver Calvin Johnson was eased back into action as a limited participant on the practice field on Thursday. The Lions currently list Johnson as having a minor ankle injury and may continue to take this approach with him during the year, but the play-making receiver is not expected to miss any actual time with the injury.

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Lions Vs. Titans: What Can Mikel Leshoure Add In His Debut?

The Detroit Lions are expecting help to come on both sides of the ball on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, as the team should have cornerback Chris Houston and running back Mikel Leshoure see the field for the first time this season. Houston is returning from injury, while Leshoure just wrapped up a two-game suspension from the NFL, which came immediately after his recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon, which kept him out all of his rookie season.

Leshoure saw some action in two preseason games this year, but hasn't made his regular season debut since Detroit made him their second-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Kevin Seifert of ESPN takes a look at what Lions fans can expect in his debut:

I don't think there is any big mystery here. The Lions' running game has underperformed for so long that Leshoure will be a hero if he simply does what any above-average running back does: Get some yards on his own.

In short: excitement is running high but expectations could be all over the place at this point. Kevin Smith has been serviceable for the Lions, but he was a player that was cut when the team was ready to proceed with Jahvid Best as the feature back. Best began the season on the physically unable to perform list, so Smith was re-signed and has been so-so thus far. It will be interesting to see what dynamic Leshoure brings to the offense, but if he can help move the chains more often than naught, he'll be well-received in Detroit.

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Chris Houston Injury: Lions CB Looks Ready To Go For Sunday Against Titans

On Wednesday, Detroit Lions cornerback Chris Houston returned to the practice field for the first time this season. Houston missed Detroit's first tow games with a sprained ankle, and was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Going full speed in a Wednesday practice is usually a good indication that a player will suit up on Sunday, and it certainly seems the case for Houston.

Houston himself confirmed that he'd be in action (though players have gotten overzealous before), according to CBS Sports:

"I will definitely be out there this week," said Houston, in a departure from the usual vague answers given by Detroit's injured players when discussing their playing status. ... "It was close [in Week 2], but I still had little hitches," he said. "I couldn't stop all the way, but now I can stop, plant and run full speed."

It's good to see that Houston believes he's 100 percent. While you have to take what they say in regards to being active with a grain of salt sometimes, a player saying he's at 100 percent means he really is ready and wants to come back. Detroit will be taking on the Tennessee Titans in Week 3, and Houston's help in the secondary would be a big boost for a 1-1 Lions team.

The Lions have had problems with their secondary dating back to last season. They lost some key players this offseason in Aaron Barry and Eric Wright, and just placed veteran Drayton Florence on injured reserve with a designation to return after eight weeks. On top of that, Bill Bentley was limited in Wednesday as he's receovering for a Week 1 concussion.

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Week 3 NFL Odds: Lions Vs. Titans

Detroit enters Sunday's game with Tennessee at 1-1 and with a 3 1/2-point spread in its favor.

Lions Injury Report: Chris Houston, Bill Bentley Each Return To Practice Field Wednesday

The Detroit Lions listed seven players on their initial Week 3 injury report on Wednesday, but still should pick up a much-needed boost by the expected return of starting cornerbacks Chris Houston and Bill Bentley.

Houston, who missed Detroit's first two games with a sprained ankle, was a full participant in practice on Wednesday for the first time since suffering the injury. The 27-year-old defensive back has already vowed to play against the Titans on Sunday, and going full speed in the middle of the week is a good sign that he'll be able to suit up.

Hoping to start opposite Houston on Sunday if all goes well, Bentley also returned to the practice field on Wednesday despite being in a limited capacity. The rookie corner sustained a concussion in the Lions' opener against St. Louis, and was forced to give way to reserve Jacob Lacey in the starting lineup in Week 2.

Although the Lions look to be getting healthier on the defensive side of the ball at the moment, tight end Tony Scheffler and receiver Calvin Johnson each sat out on Wednesday with calf and ankle injuries respectively. Johnson was given the exact same treatment following Week 1 and did not appear hampered against the 49ers, while Scheffler's injury appears to have been suffered during Sunday's loss.

Wednesday's full injury report:

WR Calvin Johnson (Ankle) - Didn't practice

TE Tony Scheffler (Calf) - Didn't practice

DT Corey Williams (Knee) - Didn't practice

LB Travis Lewis (Quad) - Didn't practice

CB Drayton Florence (Forearm) - Didn't practice

CB Bill Bentley (Concussion) - Limited in practice

CB Chris Houston (Ankle) - Fully practiced

S Louis Delmas (Knee) - Didn't practice

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NFL Schedule 2012, Week 3: Most Of NFC North Matches Up Against NFC West Foes

While the Detroit Lions are taking on an AFC opponent in the Tennessee Titans, the remainder of the NFC North will be taking on foes from the NFC West this weekend. At the moment, all four teams in the division are 1-1 through the first two weeks of the season.

On Sunday, the Lions are visiting the Titans in Tennessee at the same time that the Chicago Bears face the St. Louis Rams and the Minnesota Vikings host the San Francisco 49ers. The Green Bay Packers are heading west to play the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night.

The Lions played their first two games of the season against San Francisco and St. Louis, so they're taking a break from the NFC West for now. Last week, Detroit lost 27-19 to the 49ers on Sunday night.

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Lions Add Conroy Black To Practice Squad

The Detroit Lions signed cornerback Conroy Black to their practice squad on Tuesday. To make space for Black, the Lions let go practice squad running back Stephfon Green.

Black is a 6'0" undrafted rookie from Utah who played in two preseason games with Oakland. The Lions worked out the rookie -- who possesses 4.38 40-yard dash speed -- as one of 30 players they brought in for observation before the 2012 draft.

Adding Black to the practice squad was the second defensive backfield-related roster move the Lions made Tuesday. Detroit released Kevin Barnes to pick up Jerome Murphy off waivers from the Saints earlier in the day.

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Lions Roster Update: Kevin Barnes Released, Jerome Murphy Claimed

Hoping to bolster their secondary after Sunday's loss to San Francisco, the Detroit Lions waived corner Kevin Barnes on Tuesday in order to claim Saints defensive back Jerome Murphy off waivers according to Lions beat writer Tim Twentyman.

Barnes was added in an Aug. 27 trade with Washington due to Detroit's glaring need for bodies in its defensive backfield, but clearly did not blow the coaching staff away despite only seeing 14 snaps against the 49ers.The 26-year-old cornerback was a third-round selection out of Maryland in 2009 and has recorded three career interceptions.

The thought of adding the 6'0, 200-pound Murphy clearly intrigued the Lions enough to make this move, as the organization obviously felt that his long-term potential outweighed that of Barnes'. Aside from the fact that Murphy, a former standout at South Florida, was recently released by the Saints following their loss to Carolina over the weekend, the youngster will at the very least offer plenty of speed for a secondary that can't seem to stay healthy.

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Lions Vs. Titans: Bill Bentley Expected To Return To Practice This Week

Detroit Lions rookie CB Bill Bentley will return to practice after missing last week with a concussion.