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Lions activate Ansah, axe Asiata

Wild Card Playoffs - Detroit Lions v Dallas Cowboys

ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 04: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys is sacked by Ndamukong Suh #90 of the Detroit Lions as Ezekiel Ansah #94 of the Detroit Lions is near during the second half of their NFC Wild Card Playoff game at AT&T Stadium on January 4, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images)

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The Lions’ top pass rusher is ready to go and a veteran rusher has to go.

Detroit’s moves today included releasing running back Matt Asiata, a veteran who had a disappointing performance this preseason. Detroit also activated defensive end Ezekiel Ansah from the physically unable to perform list.

Also activated from the PUP list was tackle Corey Robinson. Guard Connor Bozick and defensive end Giorgio Newberry were waived, and receiver Dez Stewart and cornerback Tramain Jacobs were waived-injured.