Lions sign rookie S Frampton, release rookie LB Baldwin
September 04, 2007 9:55 PM
ALLEN PARK (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed rookie safety Eric Frampton and released rookie linebacker Johnny Baldwin.
Frampton is one of Oakland's two fifth-round picks in April's NFL draft. He was released yesterday by the Raiders.
He played both free and strong safety last season at Washington State. Baldwin also was a fifth-round pick.
The Lions open the season at Oakland on Sunday.
Detroit also signed eight players to its practice squad.
