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Lions sign rookie edge rusher after standing out during rookie mini-camp tryout, waive promising lineman

Lions sign rookie edge rusher after standing out during rookie mini-camp tryout, waive promising lineman

The Detroit Lions are not done making moves just yet after signing three players on Monday. The Lions will also be signing rookie edge rusher Keith Cooper Jr.

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Detroit Lions Sign New Defensive End, Waive OL Leif Fautanu

Detroit Lions Sign New Defensive End, Waive OL Leif Fautanu

The Detroit Lions announced a pair of roster moves on Tuesday afternoon. Offensive lineman Leif Fautanu was officially waived and the defense targeted a new defensive lineman, signing Keith Cooper, who played collegiately with the Houston Cougars.

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / May 13

Detroit Lions sign defensive end from rookie minicamp tryouts

The Detroit Lions have signed UDFA defensive end Keith Cooper Jr. On Monday, the Detroit Lions announced they had signed three players from rookie minicamp tryouts: tight end Luke Deal, wide receiver Malik Taylor, and defensive lineman Raequan Williams.

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Lions Sign UDFA DL Keith Cooper

The Detroit Lions announced they have signed UDFA DL Keith Cooper. In correspondence, the Lions waived OL Leif Fautanu.  Cooper was a three-star recruit and the No.

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