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Detroit Lions place LB Steve Longa on IR after torn ACL

Detroit Lions place LB Steve Longa on IR after torn ACL
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<p>ORCHARD PARK, NY - AUGUST 31: Nick O'Leary #84 of the Buffalo Bills runs after the catch as he is pursued by Steve Longa #54 of the Detroit Lions during the first quarter of a preseason game on August 31, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)</p>
Detroit Lions place LB Steve Longa on IR after torn ACL
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The Detroit Lions have placed linebacker Steve Longa on injured reserve with a torn knee ligament.

Detroit coach Matt Patricia announced the move Monday morning.

Longa hurt his right knee when running toward New York Giants quarterback Kyle Lauletta on a touchdown run in a preseason game Friday night.

Longa walked off the field after being evaluated.

The Lions were counting on the former Rutgers standout to be a key player on special teams and as a backup linebacker. Longa played in 16 games for the Lions over the previous two seasons.

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