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Jerome Felton's blocking ability is the key to his success with the Detroit Lions.

Jon Jansen has yet to officially pass his physical and sign with the Detroit Lions, but it's apparently close enough that the Lions have parted ways with veteran tackle George Foster, who was released today.

Editor's note: Story updated at 9:41 p.m. Jon Jansen and his wife, Martha, were at breakfast near their home in northern Michigan on Thursday when he got a phone call.

For the past month, all the eyes were on the money: a six-year contract worth $72 million, including $41.7 million in guaranteed money.

When Kevin Smith was drafted in the third round last season, the perception was that the Detroit Lions had filled their running back position.