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Ness counts blessings as he battles to make team

Allen Park — After a recent training camp practice, Lions safety Nate Ness walked into the team facility smiling from ear to ear.

“You’re the happiest guy out here,” a reporter said.

“That’s because I’m the most blessed guy out here,” Ness said.

The affable Ness has been among the happiest — and funniest — players since he joined the Lions in April 2014. He spent most of last year on the practice squad, but regularly would have his teammates laughing in the locker room.

Ness, however, is realistic about his future. Like many players in camps, he knows this year could be his last.