Lions sign OL Melvin Fowler; CB Jack Williams to IR
The Lions made at least one roster move today, signing center Melvin Fowler and, as previously reported, placing cornerback Jack Williams on injured reserve. Williams suffered a torn ACL in his left knee on his first -- and only -- defensive snap in his first game Sunday after getting claimed off waviers from Denver last week.
Fowler, who flew in from Phoenix Monday night and will begin practicing with the Lions on Wednesday, was among the Arizona Cardinals' final roster cuts in September. The 6-foot-3, 310-pound interior lineman spent the last three seasons with Buffalo, starting every game in 2006 and '07 and five games a year ago.
Fowler, 30, an eight-year pro who got his start in Cleveland, adds depth on the offensive line with starting right guard Stephen Peterman sidelined by a right ankle injury. Daniel Loper, Dylan Gandy or Jon Jansen will replace Peterman in the starting lineup for now.
