Lately, the Detroit Lions have made a living off scouring the veteran scrap heap, finding underrated reclamation projects and reaping the rewards.
For the third day in a row, the team made a signing at a spot of need. Thursday, they inked veteran defensive lineman Corey Wootton, formally of the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings. In his career, he’s played both defensive tackle and defensive end.
Wootton knows the division and has had success within it. In 2012, he collected seven sacks with the Bears and forced two fumbles. In 2013, he defended five passes and recovered two fumbles.