The Detroit Lions dominated the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football in Week 14. Detroit improved to 8-5 with the convincing 44-30 victory . The win keeps the team in the division race as the Lions trail the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears by a game.

However, Detroit’s secondary is banged up. Already missing Terrion Arnold and Kerby Joseph, the Lions lost Brian Branch to a season-ending Achilles injury on Thursday night. Fellow safety Thomas Harper also left the Week 14 matchup early with a concussion.

The Lions have responded to the rash of injuries by adding depth at defensive back. On Wednesday, Detroit claimed Jalen Mills off waivers after the veteran safety was cut by the Houston Texans, per Tom Pelissero.

Lions add veteran safety Jalen Mills amid injuries to sec

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