Lions cut DE Edwards and RB Jones

Kalimba, don't let the door hit you on the way out.
As for KJ, the Lions better have someone else lined up as a replacement (Michael Pittman, Chris Brown, etc.).
The Lions cut ties with both severans today.
Edwards has been a perennial disappointment, even after Marinelli gave him a big contract in his first year as coach. The supposed sack artist painted an ugly picture, especially on running plays.
Jones was never able to stay healthy and when healthy, was hit and miss. He didn't seem to be able to take the pounding as an every-down back, but didn't like sharing time.

LIONS INK PEARSON
The Lions also signed former Buc S Kalvin Pearson today when Tampa Bay did not match the offer sheet the Lions signed him to a week ago.
Pearson is a standout on special teams and will also serve as a backup safety in a suddenly deep defensive backfield. Incumbent starter Kenoy Kennedy is likely on the trading block or soon to be cut. Gerald Alexander and Daniel Bullocks are the future at safety in Detroit, and Dwight Smith provides a great insurance policy over the middle. Greg Blue showed flashes last year, but may be the odd man out unless Detroit chooses to keep five safeties.