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Jeff Risdon

Lions sign WR Maurice Alexander from the USFL

There is a new name on the Detroit Lions wide receiver depth chart. The team has signed WR Maurice Alexander to the roster.

Alexander, 25, recently played in the USFL for the Philadelphia Stars. The 5-11 Florida International product caught 20 passes for 234 yards and two TDs in the rebooted USFL’s inaugural season. He also was the Stars’ primary kick and punt returner.

The Lions needed reinforcements after undrafted rookie Corey Sutton retired and Quintez Cephus suffered a knee injury in the second week of training camp. Alexander was chosen from three wideouts who tried out for the Lions on Tuesday, a group that also included Johnnie Dixon and Taywan Taylor.

To make room on the roster, the Lions waived rookie RB Greg Bell with injury designation. Bell suffered an injury in the first week of camp and has been unavailable for several days.

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