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Lions Sign RB Javon Leake, Waive Michael Warren

The Detroit Lions announce a pair of roster transactions, prior to practice on Wednesday.
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Lions Sign RB Javon Leake, Waive Michael Warren
Lions Sign RB Javon Leake, Waive Michael Warren

The Detroit Lions have been thin at the running back position, as training camp has moved into the third week. 

With D'Andre Swift being limited while he fully recovers from a groin injury, the team announced a pair of roster moves on Wednesday.

Running back Javon Leake has been signed, and in a corresponding move, running back Michael Warren has been waived. 

Leake, 22, an undrafted free agent who played his collegiate football at Maryland, signed with the N.Y. Giants, but was waived prior to the start of the season. 

He spent the majority of the 2020 season on the Washington Football Team's practice squad, but was active for the team's Week 14 game against the San Francisco 49ers. 

According to SI's Giants Country, Leake "dazzled Giants coaches with his vision, his change of direction ability, and his toughness in fighting through the tiniest of creases. Leake also showed impressive explosion with the ball in his hands and decisiveness that resulted in minimal wasted motion--and some positive yardage as a reward."

Warren played his collegiate football at Cincinnati, and was a starter for two seasons.

In 2018, he rushed for 1,329 yards and 19 touchdowns.

During his junior season, the talented running back secured 1,265 yards and 14 touchdowns. 

Final decision on playing time for Friday's preseason game takes place Wednesday evening

Lions head coach Dan Campbell informed the media during his pre-practice media session that on Wednesday evening, the coaching staff will make its final decisions on how many snaps key players will participate in when the team opens up the preseason against the Buffalo Bills at home. 

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JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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