Lions sign safety Smith to two-year, $5M contract
Published 2/27/2008 by Len Pasquarelli at ESPN.com - NFL
Seven-year veteran safety Dwight Smith, released by the Vikings last week, on Wednesday found a new home in the division, reaching agreement with the Detroit Lions on a two-year, $5 million contract.
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