Center Pat Elfein was signed to a one-year deal. The former third-rounder was drafted No. 70 overall by the Minnesota Vikings ...

They have signed defensive tackle Pat O’Connor to the 53-man roster ... After three elevations, the Lions must sign him to the 53-man roster if they want him to play another game.

"The club has made tremendous strides since Pat and Asher arrived in Houston,” said majority owner Ted Segal. “Their relentless ambition to sign top-level competitors and build a winning ...