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The Lions made more roster moves, releasing running back Kevin Jones and defensive end Kalimba Edwards.  Coach Rod Marinelli said the moves were made to bring clarity to the roster and eliminate some uncertainty heading into the draft.  Jones played four years with the Lions but is coming off a second straight injury-shortened season.  Edwards, [...]

Offensive tackle — The Lions’ offensive line was much maligned in 2007; it yielded the second-most sacks (54) in the league. The acquisition of high-profile tackle George Foster in 2007 didn’t work out. Head coach Rod Marinelli and the offensive staff decided to slide nine-year veteran Damien Woody out to tackle, but he is more [...]