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Carey Returns To Lions; Detroit Waives Lee

DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed free agent safety Don Carey and waived defensive end, Eric Lee.

The Lions also announced Tuesday that they have released cornerback Horace Richardson from the practice squad.

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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 27: Don Carey #26 and Isa Abdul-Quddus #42 of the Detroit Lions celebrate getting a first down on a fake punt in the first quarter while playing the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field on December 27, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Carey played in 84 games for the Lions from 2011-17. He signed with Jacksonville as a free agent this past offseason but has not played in a regular-season game this year for the Jaguars or anyone else.

Detroit hosts Chicago on Thursday.

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