ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew continues working on this year's roster over the weekend.

The Lions have added cornerback Drayton Florence, who was recently released by Denver. Florence is a 31-year old cornerback who signed a two-year, $4.5 million contract as a free agent, but lost the battle for Denver's nickel corner job to Chris Harris, an undrafted role player who started four games for the Broncos last season.

While Florence may not have a huge impact, he provides leadership to a very young group of defensive backs. Florence was originally drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft.

Here are some other recently released players who might be worth investigating:

RB D.J. Ware, Giants: Became expendable when New York drafted David Wilson, but could contribute.

RB Tim Hightower, Redskins: Evan Royster, Roy Helu Jr. and rookie Alfred Morris were better choices than Hightower, who is coming off knee surgery.

RB Jonathan Grimes, Texans: Victim of a very crowded backfield.

LB Spencer Adkins, Falcons: Had four tackles in last year's playoff loss to the Giants.



S O.J. Atogwe, Eagles: Has a familiar name, but Detroit has enough injured players.

Which free agents to do you think can help this year's team?