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Detroit Lions Take Step in Right Direction, Sign Cornerback Brian Kelly
Quo Vadimus — The Detroit Lions took a step in the right direction on Saturday, as both ESPN and NFL.com reported that the team had reached a three year deal with veteran cornerback Brian Kelly. Kelly, a longtime mainstay in the Tampa Bay secondary, became another in a lengthening list of former Bucs to join up with their former head coach Rod Marinelli this off-season. Already safetys Dwight Smith and Kalvin Pearson and defensive tackle Chuck Darby have joined the Lions, and Kelly is a key addition. One of the weakest parts of ...

Kelly signs; Lions' draft focus shifts
Detroit Lions — Now that veteran cornerback Brian Kelly has signed (according to ESPN ), the Detroit Lions can now shift their focus in the draft to other positions. Along with Leigh Bodden (who will start) and recently signed backups Travis Fisher and Keith Smith, the Lions feel they're in good shape in the defensive backfield. They might still grab a corner in the draft to continue building depth and youth, but it's not a pressing need anymore. Last month, when the Lions' top four cornerback spots were vacant, head coach Rod Marinelli talked about the possibility of drafting a cornerback in ...

Lions Sign Cornerback Brian Kelly
Pride Of Detroit — The Detroit Lions have signed cornerback Brian Kelly to a three-year deal, ESPN's John Clayton reports. Kelly agreed Saturday to a three-year deal with the Bucs, but terms of the deal weren't immediately available. Kelly joins defensive tackle Chuck Darby, safety ...