The Lions added more depth in the secondary Thursday, announcing the free-agent signing of safety Dean Marlowe, who spent the last three seasons with the Buffalo Bills.
Marlowe, 28, has mostly played in a backup role in the NFL since making the Carolina Panthers roster as an undrafted rookie in 2015. He’s coming off a career-best year with the Bills that saw him make four starts and finish with two interceptions — both came in the regular-season finale against Miami — and 1.5 sacks.
Marlowe played every defensive snap in Buffalo’s 24-21 win over New England in Week 8.