- Originally published August 17, 2009 at 2:05 p.m., updated October 22, 2009 at 11:43 p.m.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have placed defensive end Copeland Bryan on injured reserve and have signed linebacker Vinny Ciurciu to a one-year contract.
The New England Patriots cut Ciurciu, a seventh-year pro, Sept. 5.
The Buffalo Bills released Bryan in September.