The Facts: The Lions signed the free agent running back on Thursday. Terms of the deal were not released. White, 5-feet-9, 208 pounds, has rushed for 1,406 yards on 376 carries in five seasons. He also has 170 receptions.

Diehards Line:The speedy White followed up a four-year run in Cleveland with a brief stop with Miami, He then signed with the Ravens early last season after starter Jamal Lewis was suspended and third-string back Musa Smith suffered a season-ending injury. ... White, 27, will likely compete for a third-string or special-teams role in Detroit.