ALLEN PARK — The Lions signed free agent running back Eldra Buckley (Tennessee Chattanooga) today after they placed Jerome Harrison on Reserve/Non-Football Illness List.

Buckley was cut by Philadelphia as part of the final roster cuts on Sept. 3. He spent 2009 with the Eagles. Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by San Diego in 2007 and spent two seasons on the Eagles’ practice squad.

Heading out to practice to see if he’s there.

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