John Niyo of the Detroit News reports that the Lions have claimed kicker Justin Medlock off waivers from the Redskins.
In Washington, Medlock was out-kicked by Graham Gano at offseason workouts. Gano connected on all four of his field goal tries late last season with the Redskins, allegedly with a broken foot.
Medlock, a former fifth-round pick of the Chiefs during the final days of the Carl Peterson/Herm Edwards era, will probably serve as a “camp leg” behind starter Jason Hanson in training camp.