During the 2014 and 2015 seasons, former Lions defensive end Jason Jones offered defensive coordinator Teryl Austin position versatility.
Jones (6-5, 278) would play on the outside on first and second down, and was terrific at setting the edge there. On third down, the veteran would shift inside and give Austin an inside rushing threat.
Austin is hoping new free-agent signee Cornelius Washington can play a similar role for him this upcoming season.
“Jason was special inside,” Austin said this week. "He was legitimate, like he had some really, really good knacks.