Lions sign Josh Wilson to 1-year deal

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The Detroit Lions signed veteran cornerback Josh Wilson to a one-year contract Friday, adding some much-needed competition to the defensive backfield.

A former second-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks, Wilson has appeared in 118 games over the course of his eight-year career, tallying 15 interceptions and 427 tackles.

Wilson spent the 2014 campaign on a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, starting in four of the team's 16 regular-season games.

Though he'll be afforded the opportunity to compete for a starting job in Detroit, his most likely role will come in substitution packages as either a nickel or dime defensive back.