Lions sign Marcus Gilchrist to take Quandre Diggs’ spot

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley is upended with the ball by Oakland Raiders defensive back Marcus Gilchrist (31) during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. (John Hefti/AP)

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have signed safety Marcus Gilchrist.

Detroit made the move Thursday, filling a roster spot vacated earlier in the week by a trade that sent starting safety Quandre Diggs to Seattle.

Gilchrist started every game last season for the Oakland Raiders and has 98 starts since his rookie year in 2011 with the Chargers. The former Clemson star has also played for Houston and the New York Jets and has 14 interceptions.

Detroit (2-3-1) hosts the New York Giants (2-5) on Sunday.

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