After the Detroit Lions released Joique Bell over a month ago, many wondered how the Lions would fill his roster spot. Would Detroit go after one of the biggest free agency names like Chris Ivory or even Matt Forte? After a month of nothing, the Lions finally appear to have interest in a free agent back:
The #Lions are hosting former #Patriots & #Jets RB Stevan Ridley this afternoon, source said. Should be 100% 2 years after ACL surgery.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 29, 2016
Stevan Ridley's connection to Lions general manager Bob Quinn is obvious.