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Detroit Lions sign former Auburn linebacker Tre' Williams

Former Detroit Lions running back Justin Forsett talks about Darrell Bevell and his ShowerPill business on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in Atlanta. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press

Tre' Williams spent last fall working in the Auburn football recruiting office. Now, he's back chasing his NFL dream.

The Detroit Lions signed Williams to their 90-man roster on Wednesday.

Williams went undrafted out of Auburn last spring and reportedly agreed to free-agent contract with the New York Jets that never was finalized because of a shoulder injury.

He underwent shoulder surgery last year, according to Al.