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Source: Lions to sign RB George Winn off practice squad

The Detroit Lions are banged up at running back, and to help fill the void created by the injuries the team will sign George Winn off the practice squad, per a source.

Winn played in 12 games for Detroit last season, rushing 19 times for 73 yards. He also had a strong special-teams presence and is expected to fill the same role this season.

Winn came out of seemingly nowhere to impress the Lions during training camp in 2014, earning a practice squad spot and an eventual promotion to the 53-man roster after injuries.