The Detroit Lions finally conceded their need for depth at wide receiver, signing veteran Kevin Ogletree on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.

Ogletree was released by the Tampa Bay Bucs on Tuesday, just four games into his time with the organization.

To clear room on the roster, the Lions waived defensive tackle D'Anthony Smith.

Prior to signing with Tampa, Ogletree played four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. He had his most productive season in 2012, catching 32 passes for 436 yards and four touchdowns.

The 6-foot-1, 198-pounder also has some limited return experience -- both kickoffs and punts -- on his resume.

The Lions' receiving corps has been bitten by the injury bug in recent weeks. Patrick Edwards has been nursing a high ankle sprain, but did practice on Wednesday. Nate Burleson suffered a broken arm in a car accident and is expected to be out until at least November.

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