Lions sign Weaver, Austin, Edwards, Messina to practice squad
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Posted: 09/02/2012
Former Michigan State Spartan Ross Weaver is one of the players signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad Sunday.
The 6-foot-1 defensive back played 41 games at Michigan State from 2005-2009.
Detroit also signed guard Rodney Austin, wide receiver Patrick Edwards and linebacker Carmen Messina to the practice squad.
The undrafted Weaver has never played an NFL game, but he spent time on Detroit’s practice squad last year as well.
Defensive tackle Lorenzo Washington and fullback Shaun Chapas were the last two players signed to the practice team, according to the team's website.
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