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Lions sign Luis Perez, cut David Fales, but backup quarterback question remains

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Lions coach Matt Patricia says new quarterback Luis Perez will be "thrown into the mix." By Matt Schoch, Special to The Detroit News

Allen Park — Though there’s still at least one big one left, the Lions might have answered two questions about their multi-faceted quarterback puzzle on Tuesday morning.

Any Matthew Stafford quandaries aside, “Who’s No. 2?” is still out there.

Former Alliance of American Football quarterback Luis Perez was brought in and David Fales was released, likely bringing in a developmental, practice-squad option while dispatching a former candidate for the backup spot.