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Lions sign RB Forsett

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October 11, 2016 at 1:49 pm.

Nov 24, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett (29) runs with the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Photo Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 24, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett (29) runs with the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Photo Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Running back Justin Forsett signed with the Detroit Lions, who are 23rd in the NFL in rushing after five weeks.

Since second-year starter Ameer Abdullah was placed on injured reserve with a foot injury after Week 2, the Lions have tried third-down back Theo Riddick, inside runner Zach Zenner and rookie Dwayne Washington.

The trio averaged 65.3 rushing yards per game in the past three games.

Forsett was released by the Ravens after falling to fourth on the depth chart behind starter Terrance West, Buck Allen and Kenneth Dixon.

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