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Rex Ryan on Stefan Charles: 'I never wanted to lose him'

BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Stefan Charles was the fourth defensive tackle in Buffalo’s loaded front behind All-Pro players Marcell Dareus and Kyle Williams, and fifth-year veteran Corbin Bryant.

The Lions signed Charles this offseason to be part of their defensive tackle rotation alongside Haloti Ngata, Tyrunn Walker, Caraun Reid and Gabe Wright.

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At 6-feet-5 and 323 pounds, Charles is considered an above average run defender and has the potential to play multiple techniques upfront in Teryl Austin’s defense.