The Detroit Lions announced on Thursday afternoon that they’ve activated cornerback/return specialist Corey Ballentine from injured reserve.
That puts Ballentine back on the 53-man roster after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 5 against the Minnesota Vikings. He takes up the roster spot left by the waiving of wide receiver Geronimo Allison, who was added back to the practice squad on Thursday.
The Lions claimed Ballentine off waivers one week into the season to help out on special teams. Shortly after the move, Ballentine became a four-way special teamer, working on both the return and coverage duties for punts and kickoffs.