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Detroit Lions officially sign RB C.J. Anderson

On Friday morning, the Detroit Lions announced what every fan already knew. Free agent running back C.J. Anderson officially signed his contract in Detroit, making him the latest addition to the Lions’ busy offseason:

The news was broken on Monday, and Anderson all but confirmed it throughout the week via his Twitter account:

So why did it take from Monday to Friday for Anderson to sign the deal? His Twitter account offers a very understandable explanation. On Wednesday, Anderson welcomed the birth of his new baby girl, Keilani Ja’Von Anderson.