Moore has spent nearly all of his professional career with the Lions, initially signing with the team as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He earned a spot on the 53-man roster as a rookie and finished the year as one of four players to log more than 300 special-teams snaps.
The Lions are re-signing safety and special-teams standout C.J. Moore, according to the NFL Network.
He continued to have a significant special-teams role each of the next three seasons, although he spent the early stages of the 2022 campaign on the Houston Texans practice squad after he was waived/injured by the Lions during training camp.
“That was hard for us at the end of camp to do what we felt like we had to do just for the roster,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said about cutting Moore. “We didn’t want to lose him, but we felt like we had to do it at that moment. And so, we — (general manager) Brad (Holmes) and I — had our eye on C.J. the whole time. We knew we had to get through the injury-settlement period, and then when we had the chance to get him back, (we did).
WR Jameson Williams
Williams is in the midst of a pivotal offseason for his future as a Lion. The Lions will have to decide on his fifth-year option around this time next year, so he needs to put together a solid campaign in 2024.
After having his first two offseasons interrupted, he’s fully healthy and appears to be set for his first NFL season. Through two seasons, he has played just 18 games, or one game more than the equivalent of one full season.
Though the overall numbers are lackluster, Williams ended last season on a high note with two touchdowns in the NFC Championship game. He has game-breaking speed and will be a threat to score every time he touches the ball. As a result, a full offseason of work could vault him into a role that will allow him to flourish.
LB Jack Campbell
Of Detroit’s first four Draft picks, it took Campbell the longest to assert himself in a starting role. However, he finished the season strong and appeared capable of being a force in the middle of the defense moving forward.
It wouldn’t be surprising to see Campbell take over the Lions’ MIKE position at the second level, with Alex Anzalone playing the WILL spot. The Iowa product will have the full offseason and gained plenty of valuable experience down the stretch.
Detroit clearly had high expectations for the defender when it selected him 18th overall. As a result, he could be due to take a big leap in his second NFL campaign.
S Ifeatu Melifonwu
Melifonwu took advantage of his first major NFL opportunity last season, his third NFL campaign. Now, in the final year of his rookie deal, he’ll enter the year as the starter at safety. As a result, he has a chance to put together a full season of solid production.
The Syracuse product showed plenty of talent in his first extended stretch of major playing time last year. He displayed a knack for blitzing, which brought a much-needed change of pace to the Lions’ defense.
There’s plenty to like about his abilities and his fit within Detroit’s defense. As a result, it will be exciting to monitor his production throughout the 2024 season.
CB Amik Robertson
The Lions made several additions at cornerback this offseason, and Robertson may be the most intriguing. He’s undersized to play the boundary corner position, but possesses a mean-streak and physicality that allows him to succeed in this area.
Robertson should earn significant playing time in some capacity, whether it be inside as the slot corner or on the outside. He has four career interceptions, and with Detroit’s heavy man-to-man style he could have the ability to increase that number significantly.
There will be plenty of competition in Detroit’s secondary, which will bring out the best in all parties. Robertson could wind up being an excellent addition to the group.
EDGE James Houston
Houston had an excellent rookie campaign, but has yet to play a full year. Last year could’ve been his breakout, but he suffered an ankle injury that kept him out for much of the season.
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