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Detroit Lions Bring On New York Jets Cornerback Corey Ballentine

Author Anne Erickson
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Following the Lions losing cornerback Jeff Okudah for the 2021 season, head coach Dan Campbell was tasked with needing to find a replacement, and general manager Brad Holmes started looking, too.

Now, the Lions have signed cornerback Corey Ballentine off of waivers.

After playing college football, Ballentine was picked by the New York Giants in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was 180th overall. He was waived in November 2020, and from there, claimed by the New York Jets. He was with the Jets up until signing with the Lions.

Let’s hope he can work some magic in Detroit.

In other Lions news, the team signed offensive tackle Will Holden off the practice squad Thursday (Sept. 16).
Holden was with the Indianapolis Colts during the pre-season and signed with the Lions practice squad just last week.

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.
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