Detroit Lions re-sign cornerbacks Mike Ford and Dee Virgin

Detroit Lions' Mike Ford breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers' Randall Cobb during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (Matt Ludtke/AP)

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions re-signed cornerbacks Mike Ford and Dee Virgin.

The team announced the moves Tuesday. Ford and Virgin were exclusive rights free agents.

Ford has played 22 games for the Lions and made six starts in two seasons.

Virgin also has played two seasons for Detroit, appearing in 19 games. He signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent following the 2017 draft and spent time on the team’s practice squad.

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