Lions claim WR Chris Lacy off waivers from Patriots

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions continued to stock their receiver rotation with big bodies on Thursday by claiming Chris Lacy off waivers from New England.

Lacy, who is 6-foot-3, is the fourth rookie wideout to join Detroit's roster. Three -- Deontez Alexander, Teo Redding and Lacy -- are at least 6-1. The only exception is Brandon Powell, a slot man who is 5-8.

This comes just one year after Detroit took Kenny Golladay, who is 6-4, in the third round of the NFL draft.

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