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Lions put LB Steve Longa on IR with torn knee ligament

Lions put LB Steve Longa on IR with torn knee ligament
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<p>MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 1: Jalen Reeves-Maybin #44 of the Detroit Lions and teammate Steve Longa #54 take a knee during the national anthem before the game against the Minnesota Vikings on October 1, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)</p>
Lions put LB Steve Longa on IR with torn knee ligament
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The Detroit Lions have placed linebacker Steve Longa on injured reserve with a torn knee ligament.

Detroit coach Matt Patricia announced the move Monday morning.

Longa hurt his right knee when running toward New York Giants quarterback Kyle Lauletta on a touchdown run in a preseason game Friday night.

Longa walked off the field after being evaluated.

The Lions were counting on the former Rutgers standout to be a key player on special teams and as a backup linebacker. Longa played in 16 games for the Lions over the previous two seasons.

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