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Lions put WR Marvin Jones Jr. on IR with ankle injury

Posted at 8:17 PM, Dec 10, 2019
and last updated 2019-12-10 20:17:46-05

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Lions have put wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. on injured reserve with an ankle injury.

The Lions also signed defensive tackle Frank Herron to their active roster from the Miami Dolphins' practice squad.

Detroit has lost six straight games and nine of its past 10. Jones was a bright spot at times, catching 62 passes for 779 yards and nine touchdowns.

The Lions have been decimated by injuries. Quarterbacks Matthew Stafford and Jeff Driskel have been out, forcing the team to turn to David Blough. Detroit also lost running back Kerryon Johnson.

The Lions host Tampa Bay on Sunday.