Lions lose DE Turk McBride to Saints

The Detroit Lions are losing some depth on their defensive line.
Backup defensive end Turk McBride agreed to terms with the New Orleans Saints today.
McBride, who confirmed the signing via text message, had five sacks last year and started eight games while Kyle Vanden Bosch and Cliff Avril were dealing with injuries.
Avril has yet to sign his restricted free-agent tender, but he’s expected to return at the Lions’ most well-stocked position. Vanden Bosch, Lawrence Jackson and Willie Young also are in the playing group at defensive end, and Ndamukong Suh, Corey Williams, Sammie Hill, Andre Fluellen and rookie Nick Fairley make up a five-deep rotation at tackle.
The Lions also signed free-agent defensive lineman Quinn Pitcock last week.