Lions Add RB Bo Scarbrough and P Matt Wile to Practice Squad

Lions add a couple of players to their practice squad and release another

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The Lions announced Wednesday morning that they added running back Bo Scarbrough and punter Matt Wile to the practice squad. 

In a corresponding move, they released local product and linebacker Anthony Pittman, who graduated from Wayne State. 

There was an open spot on the practice squad due to the promotion of RB Paul Perkins to the active roster before last week's game against Oakland.

Scarbrough stands at 6-foot-1, 235 pounds, and was drafted out of Alabama last year by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round -- No. 236 overall -- of the NFL Draft. 

Since then, he has bounced around with the Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars and most recently, the Seattle Seahawks -- mostly spending time on the practice squad of each team.

He did, however, spend time on the Seahawks' active roster. 

In a somewhat under-the-radar fashion, the Lions worked out Scarborough last week along with a few other players, including veteran back Jay Ajayi. 

Given Scarbrough's size, his best attribute is definitely his power, although he has an upright running style and is not very shifty. 

At the very least, he is the biggest back the Lions have. And if they do want more of a pounder on game day, the Lions could promote him to the active roster. 

It's important to note, though, that Scarbrough has had a long list of injuries over the course of his collegiate and pro career. 

Staying healthy is easily one of the biggest concerns with Scarbrough. 

As previously mentioned, he wasn't the only addition to the practice squad Wednesday. 

The Lions also brought in former University of Michigan punter Matt Wile. 

It's an odd addition, to say the least. 

While attempting to not read into the signing too much, it is difficult not to wonder if Detroit punter Sam Martin is dealing with a minor ailment. 

Wile could fill the void, if an injury is present or emerges with Martin.

No matter the case, Lions general manager Bob Quinn has a well-documented history of turning over the practice squad. 

We'll see if either of these players can stick.

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