Lions sign TE Orndoff, waive DT Gaston
Aug 21, 2017 - 8:02 PM The Detroit Lions signed free agent tight end Scott Orndoff on Monday to add depth at the position.The Lions have been battling injuries at tight end with projected starter Eric Ebron, Khari Lee, Michael Roberts, Cole Wick and Tim Wright all missing practice time last week, according to the Detroit News.
Orndoff, 23, comes to the Lions after signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2017 out of the University of Pittsburgh.
In four seasons (2013-16) at Pitt, the 6-foot-5, 265-pound Orndoff recorded 58 receptions for 897 yards and 13 touchdowns in 45 career games.
The Lions also waived/injured defensive tackle Bruce Gaston, who signed with the team in June. He played nine games for the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers in 2015, recording 12 totals tackles and one sack.
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