Lions claim cornerback Jack Williams
John Niyo / The Detroit News
Allen Park -- The Lions claimed cornerback Jack Williams, a 2008 fourth-round pick, off waivers from Denver on Monday, releasing cornerback Jason David to make room on the 53-man roster. The team had just signed David last week after placing cornerback Demarcus Faggins on injured reserve.
The Lions beat out three teams -- Cleveland, Philadelphia and Indianapolis -- that put in claims for Williams, the Denver Post reported. Williams, who was released by the Broncos when they signed veteran cornerback Ty Law, was splitting time with rookie Alphonso Smith as Denver's nickel back. The 5-foot-9, 185-pound cornerback played in 21 NFL games for Denver the last two seasons.
"He'd been playing nickel for them," Schwartz told WXYT 1270 on Monday night. "He's a guy that our scouts liked. He has some slot ability, also can play outside. But he's a young player, and we've talked about not having scholarships for 16 games and rolling the roster and keep trying to improve and keep trying to get better. We need young corners, and hopefully he can fit that bill."
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