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Lions sign three free agents

Allen Park, Mich. –The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed free agents WR Deontez Alexander, TE Marcus Lucas and CB Josh Okonye. Contract terms were not disclosed.

The team also announced that they have waived WR Kyle Lewis and waived-injured TE Brandon Barnes.

Alexander joins the Lions after playing two seasons (2016-17) at Franklin College (Ind.). He appeared in 21 career games and finished with 114 receptions for 2,133 yards and 33 touchdowns.

Lucas comes to Detroit after originally entering the NFL as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Carolina Panthers in 2014 out of Missouri.