Less than three weeks after working out Rocky McIntosh, the Detroit Lions signed the veteran linebacker on Saturday.

In seven seasons with Washington and St. Louis, McIntosh has appeared in 108 games, starting 78. He's tallied 515 tackles, nine sacks and eight forced fumbles in his career.

A second-round draft pick out of Miami in 2006, he spent his first six seasons with the Redskins.

Struggling to adjust to the team's 3-4 defense implemented by coach Mike Shanahan, McIntosh signed with the Rams last season. In his one campaign with St. Louis, he recorded 44 tackles and one sack and one interception.

He's also been a productive special teams player for both teams.

The Lions have struggled to find consistent play from their outside linebackers in the first two preseason games. The 6-foot-2, 242-pound McIntosh adds another option to the mix to replace Justin Durant.

The Lions released linebacker Adrian Moten to clear room on the 90-man roster.

The addition of McIntosh is the third defensive player the Lions have signed since falling to the Cleveland Browns, 24-6, in preseason action on Thursday. On Friday, the Lions announced the signings of defensive tackles Justin Bannan and John Drew.

The Lions also hosted former Pro Bowl cornerback Rashean Mathis for a visit Friday.

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