The Detroit Lions have decided to give punter Blake Clingan a shot to make this year's team.
Clingan was signed by the Lions after today's workout in Allen Park. According to the team's website reporter, "The Lions had to keep asking Clingan to move back during the tryout because he kept hitting the top of the indoor facilities roof."
The signing of Clingan likely indicates the departure of Nick Harris, Detroit's punter last season.
Harris appeared in 13 games, averaging 41.5 yards per punt, which was the league's second-worst average. Previous Lions punter Ben Graham was ranked last at 41.3 yards.
Source: MLive.com
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