ALLEN PARK — Michael Williams, the tight end drafted by the Lions in the seventh round out of Alabama in 2013, has made the move to offensive tackle.

This isn’t a surprise. Williams, who is 6-foot-6 and 270 pounds, was on injured reserve last season following a broken hand. He will now wear No. 73.

This leaves the Lions with five tight ends — Brandon Pettigrew, rookie Eric Ebron, Joe Fauria, rookie Jacob Maxwell and Jordan Thompson.

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