Lions sign S Dwight Smith to 2-year deal

 
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Lions signed free agent safety Dwight Smith to a two-year cont... [link]

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Dwight Smith in; Kennedy out? - Detroit Lions

It wasn't really one of the positions the Detroit Lions needed to fill in the defense, but the signing of Dwight Smith will give their safety position more depth and experience. The Lions have confirmed that Smith signed a two-year deal on Wednesday. In discussing Smith's role -- before he was signed -- head coach Rod Marinelli said he would be part of the rotation at safety. Recent ...
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Lions sign safety Smith for two years

The Detroit Lions are taking a safety-first approach in signing free agents. Dwight Smith, a seven-year veteran who spent the last two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, signed a two-year contract with the Lions on Wednesday. The deal included a signing bonus of $350,000 and has a maximum value of $5 million. There was no immediate confirmation of the signing by the ...
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DWIGHT SMITH TO DETROIT

Cut by the Vikings, safety Dwight Smith will now get to play them twice per year. A league source tells us that Smith has agreed to terms with the Detroit Lions. He’ll sign a two-year, $5 million deal. Per the source, Smith gets a $350,000 ...
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Don't Let the Door Hit You In the Ass, Dwight

As I'm sure you all saw yesterday, in a move that didn't happen soon enough, Dwight Smith was officially dumped by the Beloved Purple.  Smith, as you might recall, spent the majority of the second half of the season sucking out loud for the ...
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Dwight Smith in; Kennedy out?

AP File PhotoThe Lions confirm the signing of veteran safety Dwight Smith, seen here during his days with his most recent team, the Minnesota Vikings. It wasn't really one of the positions the Detroit Lions needed to fill in the...
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