Lions signed CBs Nate Ness and Aaron Hester. Hester is a former undrafted free agent out of UCLA. Ness has been bouncing around the league since 2009. They're probably both just practice bodies.

Panthers signed DB Nate Ness. Ness has seen action in just eight games with the Rams, Dolphins and Seahawks over the past three seasons. He's merely a camp body to provide depth while the Panthers deal with minor injuries.

Rams promoted S Nate Ness from the practice squad. Ness was waived only a week ago. He was held off the stat-sheet in two games earlier this season. Although he could see a few snaps in St. Louis' injury-ravaged secondary, most of Ness' playing time should come on special teams.

Rams waived CB Nate Ness. Signed in mid-November, the former Dolphin and Seahawk was active for two games, making zero tackles. He should pass through waivers unclaimed.

Rams signed CB Nate Ness from their practice squad. Originally signed as a safety by the Dolphins, Ness will play cornerback in St. Louis. He'll add depth after veteran Al Harris was lost for the season.