After adding 15 players to their initial practice squad on Wednesday, the Detroit Lions signed their 16th player—former Vikings and Raiders pass rusher, Andre Carter II—on Thursday and have reached their maximum player allotment.

A three-year starting defensive end at Army, Carter entered the NFL Draft following a change in legislation allowing individuals to defer service in order to pursue an NFL career. Unfortunately, he would go undrafted, but Carter was able to land with the Vikings on an UDFA contract. Carter impressed in training camp and earned a spot on the active roster and played in 12 games during his rookie season. Last year, Carter failed to make the active roster but was signed to the Vikings’ practice squad, only to be signed off the practice squad by the Raiders, where he

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