ALLEN PARK, Mich. (WJBK) - Tahir Whitehead tweeted Thursday that he has re-signed with the Detroit Lions.
Whitehead -- who was selected by the Lions in the fifth round of the 2012 season -- started eight games last season at linebacker and played in all 16 games, including on special teams.
In four seasons, the Temple product has 117 tackles, two sacks, three interceptions and two forced fumbles. Last season Whitehead had 50 tackles, two sacks and a pick.
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