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DeShon Elliott 'has the edge' on starting safety job; Lions looking for depth

Allen Park — Like many positions on the defensive side of the ball, the Detroit Lions' depth chart at safety is a bit fluid heading into training camp.

Despite safeties coach Brian Duker being reluctant even to say that Tracy Walker would be a starter in week one — "We're obviously still hoping to have some competition, still want guys to push him," Duker said — it seems implied that veteran DeShon Elliott would start alongside Walker if the season started today.

"Right now, DeShon just has the edge in terms of veteran experience," Duker said.