Allen Park, MI (Sports Network) - The Detroit Lions re-signed cornerback
Alphonso Smith on Thursday in an effort to shore up a position that's
presently depleted by injuries.
Smith was a 10-game starter for Detroit in 2010 and led the team with five
interceptions that season, then compiled 27 tackles and three picks over 11
games (1 start) last year. He was released by the Lions during final cuts
following this preseason.
Detroit entered the week with only Chris Houston and rookie Jonte Green as the
club's healthy cornerbacks, with Jacob Lacey (concussion) and 2012 third-round
pick Bill Bentley (shoulder) both injured during Sunday's 26-23 overtime win
at Philadelphia.
To make room on the 53-man roster, the Lions released running back Keiland
Williams. The third-year pro rushed for 195 yards and two touchdowns for
Detroit last season, but had just two carries and two receptions over the
first five games of 2012.
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