Lance Long


Lance Christopher Long is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
He was also a member of the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Long appeared in only one game for the Cardinals in 2009, and then was released. Long was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs and caught 20 passes for 178 yards during the 2009 season. He was released by the Chiefs prior to the 2010 season on August 31, 2010.

Jacksonville Jaguars

He was picked up by the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 22, 2010.

San Francisco 49ers

He was released by the San Francisco 49ers on September 3, 2011.

Detroit Lions

Long signed with Detroit on May 1, 2012. He was released on August 31 for final roster cuts before the start of the 2012 season.
The Lions re-signed him on December 5, 2012. Long was waived again on December 14.
He signed a futures contract with the Detroit Lions on January 1, 2013.