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Detroit Lions sign New England Patriots castoff LB Marquis Flowers

Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez discuss after the Detroit Lions' 35-17 preseason loss to the Browns on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press

It seemed like a no-brainer when he was released — former New England Patriots linebacker Marquis Flowers reuniting with Matt Patricia and signing with the Detroit Lions.

And on Monday, it became reality.

The Lions signed Flowers when they returned to practice Monday, his agent Sean Stellato said, adding depth to one of the weakest positions on defense.

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