The Detroit Lions have some work to do. In this post, we will not only track the Lions’ additions to their active roster and practice squad, but also follow the destinations of the players the Lions recently cut. So if a former Lion gets claimed, you’ll see it here. If they clear waivers and return…
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The Detroit Lions are reportedly signing safety Daniel Thomas, per a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Thomas, who has been with the Jacksonville Jaguars since he was drafted in the fifth round in 2020, has been an active contributor for each of those five seasons. He has played at least 15 games in the past…
The Detroit Lions are reportedly trading veteran wide receiver Tim Patrick to the Jacksonville Jaguars, as first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Patrick joined the Lions after roster cuts last season and immediately became the outside receiver they were looking for. The wideout played in 16 games for Detroit, started nine of them, and…
While NFL roster cuts have all been made for the 2025 season, that is only one step in finalizing a 53-man roster. With over 1,000 players no longer employed, NFL teams will spend 24 or more hours perusing the list of available players to add to both their 53-man roster and their practice squad. Things…
Well, what’s the point in predicting 53-man rosters if a team is only going to keep 50? That’s the odd reality facing Detroit Lions writers this week after the team made a handful of surprising moves. None of which were more surprising than the team cutting three more players than they had to by the…
The Detroit Lions have waived sixth-round rookie Ahmed Hassanein with an injury settlement, according to a team press release. Here’s what that means: Hassanein is now subject to the waiver wire process, but with an injury designation, it’s unclear if any team would be willing to claim him. He would have to join that team’s…
After a few days of difficult roster cuts, the Detroit Lions have established their initial 53-man roster 50-man roster for the 2025 season. While the roster will change throughout the next five months and they’ll continue to add players on their 16-man practice squad, these are the players who stood out enough to avoid getting…
The Detroit Lions have won the NFC North in back-to-back seasons, and they enter 2025 as the odds-on favorites to win the North again, according to the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook. Can Detroit three-peat? Based on what we’ve learned in training camp and the preseason, it certainly seems like that’s where the smart money…
One of the more complicated processes when it comes to NFL roster cuts is the maneuvering of injured players. There is a litany of rules and regulations, and they seem to change every single year. And with the 2025 Detroit Lions entering the final day of roster cuts with a total of 11 players on…
The Detroit Lions are parting ways with defensive tackle Brodric Martin, as first reported by AtoZ Sports’ Mike Payton. Martin was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Having played college ball at Western Kentucky, there was a belief that Martin had strong developmental potential. Not only did Martin have good speed…
According to Aaron Wilson, the Detroit Lions are waiving defensive back Erick Hallett. Hallett was firmly on the roster bubble all of training camp, and there was some belief he could make the team after showing off his versatility. Initially believed to be in competition at outside cornerback, the Lions started playing him at both…
The Detroit Lions are waiving wide receiver Jackson Meeks, according to a report from the Detroit News’ Nolan Bianchi. Meeks made a very strong impression during the preseason, leading the team with 176 receiving yards on 11 catches. He also found the endzone twice and played a good amount of special teams both in training…
In what is the most surprising of early Detroit Lions roster cuts, the team has reportedly informed veteran offensive tackle Dan Skipper that he is being released. For the past three years, Skipper has served as Detroit’s primary backup tackle behind Taylor Decker and Penei Sewell. Over that time, the veteran offensive tackle appeared in…
With the preseason in the rearview mirror, all eyes are pointed toward the 2025 NFL regular season. At this stage of the offseason, all 32 teams are tied for first place, and for most fan bases, the optimism is overflowing. But where do things really sit? One of the best ways to track which teams…