The Detroit Lions must reduce the roster down to the 53-man limit before the deadline at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27th. It’s a tough time with a quick turnaround from the final preseason game.
The Lions haven’t made any official transactions yet, but several moves are already reported as of Monday evening.
Most notable among those is the reported release of wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones. He and fellow WR Kaden DavisHe and fellow WR Kaden Davis were the first two cuts to leak out.
We will keep posting reported cuts as we find them. Keep in mind they are unofficial unless posted by the Lions themselves.
The #Lions are waiving TE Shane Zylstra, per source.
He’s fully healthy after missing last season because of knee surgery and had six catches this preseason. One to watch on waivers.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 26, 2024
The #Lions are waiving RB Zonovan “Bam” Knight, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 26, 2024
No real surprise with either Zylstra or Knight, though Zylstra did have some legit potential to stick as a receiving TE.
#Lions released Pat O’Connor and plan to sign him to the practice squad, per a league source @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 26, 2024
We have our first surprise with Mitchell Agude, who was the only backup to Derrick Barnes at the SAM position.
Lions are waiving defensive end Mitch Agude, who spent last season on their practice squad.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 26, 2024
This one comes directly sourced: The Lions are releasing LB Ty Summers.
Also confirmed by me via a team source: Hogan Hatten has won the long snapper battle and the Lions are releasing LS Scott Daly. Hatten keeps the streak of undrafted rookies making the initial 53-man roster rolling to 14 years.