Dave Birkett

Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Lions were awarded cornerback Josh Thomas off waivers today from the New York Jets.

Thomas appeared in just one game for the Jets and three for the Seattle Seahawks earlier this year after playing his first three NFL seasons with the Carolina Panthers.

He made headlines Monday, before he was cut, when he tweeted that his playbook and passport were stolen. According to NJ.com, the items were taken along Thomas' luggage in New Jersey.

The Lions, who placed right tackle LaAdrian Waddle on season-ending injured reserve today with a partially torn ACL in his left knee, have had just four cornerbacks on their 53-man roster since they waived Danny Gorrer in early November.

No. 4 cornerback Mohammed Seisay suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday's 16-14 win over the Minnesota Vikings and was limited in practice today, and the Lions brought two free-agent defensive backs in for a visit on Tuesday.

With Waddle out, undrafted rookie Cornelius Lucas will take over at right tackle for the rest of the season.