Detroit Lions re-sign Ricardo Silva and release CB Ross Weaver from the practice squad

The Lions re-signed 2nd year safety Ricardo Silva to the practice squad. He  made the 53 man roster but was released when we signed CB Drayton Florence. Silva is a strong special teams player with upside at safety

Here is a tribute:

Silva has 30 tackles and 2 ints int he preseason

Gun tells Silva he is back on the squad

Ricardo played 4 regular season games and 1 playoff game in 2011.
He made 3 tackles.

Welcome back to Detroit

Lions release Ross Weaver from the practice squad. A Southfield High and MSU grad, Weaver has spent time with the Cowboys and Raiders. He signed with the practice squad in 2011 and made the 75 man cut in August.

Here is a tribute:

#38 Weaver tackle Adonis Thomas in the preseason

Ross made 6 tackles in the preseason and 1 PBU.

Good luck in the future