Help is on the way at linebacker for the Detroit Lions. They desperately need it on the defensive line, too. Detroit bolstered its short-handed linebacking corps, agreeing to sign veteran Kwon Alexander off Denver’s practice squad. The agreement was reached Friday, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus.
The 30-year-old inside linebacker started in two games and played in another as a reserve this season for the Broncos., who is on injured reserve with a broken arm and is expected to be out for at least another month. Veteran linebackers Derrick Barnes and Jalen Reeves-Maybin also are out with injuries.Defensive lineman Josh Paschal , Levi Onwuzurike and Mekhi Wingo where hurt against the Bears.
“Whoever we have available, we’re going to get them ready to play,” Campbell said. “We expect them to hold the line, period. You’ve got to do your job, and everybody around you is looking for you to do your job.”Running the ball. Even though Detroit’s NFL-record streak of rushing for a touchdown in 25 games ended against Chicago, their dynamic duo in the backfield is showing no signs of slowing down.
Montgomery joined Hall of Famer Barry Sanders and Billy Sims as the three Lions to have 700-plus yards rushing, more than 275 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns through the first 12 games.Red zone offense. The Lions were 2 of 5 in the red zone against Chicago and settling for field goals against better teams may lead to a loss.made it a priority to sign the veteran defensive tackle and it was easy to see why he did.
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