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Lions Re-Sign R.J. Archer To Compete Against QB Kellen Moore

Found June 21, 2012 on GridironFans.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Kellen Moore
TEAMS: Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions coaches and management previously said they were satisfied with backup quarterback Kellen Moore, but today's transaction may prove otherwise. The Lions have re-signed quarterback R.J. Archer, according to Tim Twentyman, the team's official reporter. Archer signed a one-year deal, meaning the team must release one of its players. That transaction has not been announced.

Source: MLive.com
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