Lions sign Johnson, waive Barrett

According to Justin Rodgers, the Detroit Lions have signed edge defender George Johnson and waived Alex Barrett. Johnson spent 2014 with Detroit before signing a large free agent contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers while Barrett, an undrafted free agent, was a preseason standout. Barrett could re-join the Lions on their practice squad.
2014 was Johnson’s best season as a pro, and it happened to be with the Lions. That season he earned an overall grade of 70.2. He was a solid pass-rusher opposite Ziggy Ansah, generating 39 total pressures (7 sacks, 5 hits, 27 hurries) for a pass-rush productivity of 10.0, which ranked 12th among 4-3 defensive ends.
Since leaving Detroit, Johnson has dealt with injuries, playing just 437 snaps over the past two seasons.
Barrett had really struggled in limited opportunity during the first two games. On 25 total snaps, he earned an overall grade of just 49.7.