Allen Park — The Detroit Lions cut 19 players on Tuesday to get to the required 53-man limit. Here are our position-by-position thoughts on the team’s initial roster. Quarterback (3) ►In: Jared Goff, Tim Boyle, David Blough ►Out: None ►Thoughts: Even before Boyle suffered a broken thumb, which required surgery and will keep him sidelined approximately two months, it felt like the
Month: August 2021
Their kicking situation was so bad that the Detroit Lions punted on the position, at least when it came to setting their initial 53-man roster. The Lions released kickers Randy Bullock and Zane Gonzalez on Tuesday, leaving them with no kickers currently under contract. Both Bullock and Gonzalez, who signed in mid-August, struggled during training
Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions. (Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) Jesus Aguilar hilariously trolls Javy Baez for thumbs down celebration (Video) by Braulio Perez Dan Campbell refuses to have any kickers on his Detroit Lions 53-man roster after cut day. We had no earthly idea Dan Campbell was going to be bringing the XFL to
Allen Park — There were a handful of surprises as the Detroit Lions got the roster down to the 53-player limit Tuesday afternoon, including both of the team’s kickers being cut. The decision to release both Randy Bullock and Zane Gonzalez certainly doesn’t mean the Lions will go into the season without a kicker. It’s replicating a strategy recently
Buffalo Bills tight end Jacob Hollister (80) – Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports As the Detroit Lions and the rest of the NFL cut down their rosters to 53 players, head coach Dan Campbell claimed that the team will be active on the waiver wire. Here are some of the other team’s notable cuts that could
The Detroit Lions made a blockbuster trade this offseason season sending longtime quarterback Matthew Stafford to the east coast to join the Los Angeles Rams. In exchange, the Lions received a bounty of draft picks including first-round selections in the next two NFL drafts plus a third-rounder this past April. That trade result would have
The Detroit Lions are in the midst of trimming down their roster down to 53 players on Tuesday. And two big names have now emerged as reported cut casualties. But which one is the bigger disappointment? The Lions have reportedly decided to part ways with wide receiver Breshad Perriman and linebacker Jahlani Tavai. Both failed
Catching up on today’s cuts With about 90 minutes left until all NFL teams have to set their 53-man rosters, here is what we know about the Lions’ moves so far: 72 Players expected to be waived: LB Jahlani Tavai, LB Tavante Beckett, OT Darrin Paulo, RB Craig Reynolds, WR Geronimo Allison, DT Bruce Hector.
Allen Park — A day after cutting nine players, the Detroit Lions began Tuesday with more than a dozen more to go to get to the 53-player limit by the day’s 4 p.m. deadline. Below is the latest updates: ► 12:55 p.m. — The news has slowed to a trickle through the early afternoon, with only
The Detroit Lions desperately needed help for what might be the NFL’s worst receiving corps, and they did not want to wait for the waiver to find it. The Lions acquired Denver Broncos receiver Trinity Benson via trade late Monday night. In exchange for Benson, the Lions gave up fifth- and seventh-round draft picks in
The Detroit Lions‘ lack of talent within their wide receiver corps has been a hot topic for fans of the Pride this offseason. That after the new regime in Motown opted to pass on former starters like Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones Jr., and Danny Amendola. In their place, new general manager Brad Holmes opted to
Bye-bye Tavai The Lions waived linebacker Jahlani Tavai early Tuesday morning, ESPN reported, bringing a premature end to the tenure of another second-round pick in Detroit. Tavai was, at best, the Lions’ fifth inside linebacker and appeared to play himself out of the mix for a roster spot in recent weeks. COVID vaccine a non-issue in
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions found some receiving help outside the organization on Tuesday, agreeing to a trade with the Denver Broncos for Trinity Benson. According to KUSA-TV in Denver, the Lions are giving up a fifth- and seventh-round draft pick in 2022 in exchange for Benson and a sixth-round selection in 2023. Undrafted
When the Detroit Lions were on the clock for their first-round pick, seventh overall, in this year’s draft, they were staring at a name they weren’t sure would be available and jumped at the chance to make the selection. Now, after three preseason games, should they be worried about whether or not they made the
Brad Holmes had his first big whiff as Detroit Lions general manager, and that cannot be ignored. When the Lions signed Breshad Perriman to a one-year contract this offseason, they did so fully expecting him to be their No. 2 receiver this fall. Perriman struggled in his five months as a Lion. He battled a hip
The Detroit Lions took a bold, new step in shaping the direction of their franchise in 2021. And while the hiring of general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell should have the biggest impact on the current rebuild, it’s the change under center that will undoubtedly have a bigger impact on the field.
A winless preseason has not dimmed Jared Goff’s optimism for how good the Detroit Lions will be this fall. “We feel really good,” Goff said Monday. “I’ve talked about this at length. Internally, our expectations are win games and first of all win the division. That’s always the expectations, win the division and then go
Allen Park — Throughout training camp, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Michael Brockers has been held back. While the team hasn’t specified exactly what’s ailing the 10-year veteran, coach Dan Campbell has noted the workload is intentionally being increased at a “snail’s pace.” After Monday’s practice, Brockers acknowledged he still isn’t physically ready to play to play
Tyrell Crosby went from the trading block to the chopping block in a matter of months. The Detroit Lions waived-injured Crosby on Monday in a stunning move that comes months after they made their presumptive swing offensive tackle available via trade. Crosby started 11 games at right tackle for the Lions last season and was projected
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