The Lions made it official this morning that they have signed defensive tackle Chuck Darby and released cornerback Marcus McCauley. Darby, who was cut on Sept. 5, was with the Lions last season and during the offseason. The Lions are thin at defensive tackle with just rookie Sammie Hill, Grady Jackson and Landon Cohen.  McCauley, who was signed off waivers from Minnesota on Sept. 7, was inactive for the last two games.

In other moves, tight end Carson Butler (Michigan) and wide receiver John Broussard were released from the practice squad, while wide receiver Taurus Johnson and cornerback DeAndre Wright were assigned to the practice squad. – PAULA PASCHE