The Detroit Lions finally added a running back with experience Friday night after months of not doing much at the position.
Signing former Minnesota running back Matt Asiata to a one-year deal gives the Lions some more experience in a room where everyone except for Theo Riddick is still on rookie contracts. It ups the competition for backup spots behind likely starter Ameer Abdullah and Riddick, who is the pass-catching specialist.
And it gives the Lions some insurance, as Riddick is still recovering from wrist injuries that ended his season, required surgery and kept him out of the first week of open OTAs.