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Allen Park -- The Lions made two roster moves Monday, signing receiver Dane Looker and guard Terrence Metcalf, and releasing receiver Bobby Sippio and tackle Kirk Barton.
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More photos » by Carlos Osorio - AP Shortly after Phillip Buchanon let the Burner into the endzone, the Detroit CB mysteriously burst into flame. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) Browse more photos » And I quote:
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