National Football League

Lions sign CBs Hester and Ness

Published Apr. 21, 2014 6:34 p.m. ET

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ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have signed free agent cornerbacks Aaron Hester and Nate Ness.

The team announced the moves Monday.

Hester spent time with the Denver Broncos last season. He was signed by the Broncos as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2013, but has not played in an NFL game.

The 27-year-old Ness last played in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams in 2011. He also played for the Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks in 2010, starting one game for Seattle.