Lions release LB Christian Jones and re-sign DB Mike Ford

Updated Mar. 8, 2021 3:42 p.m. ET

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ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have released linebacker Christian Jones and center Russell Bodine.

Detroit also re-signed defensive back Mike Ford on Monday.

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Ford adds depth in the secondary, where the Lions desperately need it. He played in 31 games, starting seven, the past three years in Detroit.

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