Detroit Lions cut RB Kevin Jones, DE Kalimba Edwards

ALLEN PARK(AP) - The Detroit Lions say they've cut running back Kevin Jones and defensive end Kalimba Edwards to pare down their roster ahead of the NFL draft.

The 5-foot-11-inch, 228-pound Jones missed the start and the end of last season with foot and knee injuries. He has played four pro seasons, all with Detroit.

The 6-6, 265-pound Edwards has spent his six NFL seasons with the Lions. The Lions also re-signed running back Tatum Bell to a one-year deal and signed restricted free agent safety Kalvin Pearson to a three-year deal.

Bell came to Detroit before last season in a trade with the Denver Broncos, while Pearson spent the last three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.