Three-time Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams signed with the Detroit Lions on their practice squad, the team announced Sunday. Adams is expected to eventually be elevated to the Lions' 53-man roster, his agent, Kevin Conner, told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

It's not often you see an NFL team sign a three-time Pro Bowler in December, but that's exactly what the Detroit Lions did Sunday. The Lions will be adding Jamal Adams to their practice squad, according to ESPN.

The Detroit Lions continue to work the wires to try to shore up their battered defense. The team announced it has signed three players off of other practice squads and signed former All-Pro defensive back Jamal Adams to its practice squad,