Carey returns to Lions; Detroit waives Lee
ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 04: Strong safety Don Carey #26 of the Detroit Lions looks on while taking on the Dallas Cowboys during the NFC Wildcard Playoff Game at AT&T Stadium on January 4, 2015. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed free agent safety Don Carey and waived defensive end Eric Lee.
The Lions also announced Tuesday that they have released cornerback Horace Richardson from the practice squad.
Carey played in 84 games for the Lions from 2011-17. He signed with Jacksonville as a free agent this past offseason but has not played in a regular-season game this year for the Jaguars or anyone else.
Detroit hosts Chicago on Thursday.