Allen Park, Mich. –The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed free agents DE Jacquies Smith and T Bryce Harris. Contract terms were not disclosed.
In addition, the Lions also announced that they have released vested veterans DE Datone Jones and DE George Johnson and waived DT Caraun Reid. Detroit was also awarded QB Brad Kaaya via waivers from the Carolina Panthers.
Smith comes to Detroit after three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014-16). Prior to Tampa Bay, he was a member of the Buffalo Bills practice squad in 2013 and spent time with the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins from 2012-13.