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Lions | Lions make 3 moves Sat Sep 7, 04:13 PM
Detroit Lions DL Chris Smith was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad on Saturday, Sept. 7. In addition, the Lions elevated WR Tom Kennedy and DL Kyle Peko from the practice squad for Week 1.
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Lions | Jared Goff shines at home Fri Sep 6, 10:21 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff has thrown 42 touchdowns and 9 interceptions in home games over the past two seasons, and he has 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in road games in that span.
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Lions | Week 1 injury report for Detroit Fri Sep 6, 03:56 PM
Detroit Lions S Loren Strickland (thumb) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams. S Ifeatu Melifonwu (ankle) was limited in practice all week and is listed as doubtful. DL D.J. Reader (quad) was also limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable.
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Ifeatu Melifonwu player page
Lions | Lions' Thursday injury report Thu Sep 5, 04:04 PM
Detroit Lions S Ifeatu Melifonwu (ankle) and DL D.J. Reader (quadriceps) were limited at practice on Thursday, Sept. 5. Also, S Loren Strickland (thumb) did not practice.
Link to storyDJ Reader player page
Ifeatu Melifonwu player page
Lions | Detroit holding out hope for D.J. Reader Thu Sep 5, 01:42 PM
Detroit Lions DL D.J. Reader (quad) is doing well and could get into the Week 1 game plan, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
Link to storyDJ Reader player page
Lions | Wednesday practice report for Detroit Wed Sep 4, 04:02 PM
Detroit Lions S Loren Strickland (thumb) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 4. S Ifeatu Melifonwu (ankle) and DT D.J. Reader (quadriceps) were limited during practice. The Lions did not hold a practice Wednesday, so the practice report is an estimation.
Link to storyDJ Reader player page
Ifeatu Melifonwu player page
Lions | DJ Reader has a chance to play Wed Sep 4, 12:28 PM
Detroit Lions DT D.J. Reader (quadriceps) has a chance to play in Week 1, head coach Dan Campbell revealed on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
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Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs pronounces himself fit for opener Tue Sep 3, 04:22 PM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) told ESPN's Eric Woodyard that he 'just had a little (hamstring) tweak' during camp and believes he will be ready to go for Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Lions | Sam LaPorta should play in Week 1 Tue Sep 3, 12:33 AM
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta (hamstring) is on track to play in the Week 1 game, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
| Footballguys view: This has been the expected outcome all along, but the positive vibe got stronger when LaPorta returned to practice last week. LaPorta was second on the team in receiving yards last season, and his 86 catches, 889 receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns ranked first, fourth, and second among rookie tight ends in NFL history, according to StatMuse. Fantasy managers who have invested a third-round pick in the second-year man should feel confident heading into this week's game against the Rams. |
Sam LaPorta player page
Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs expected to be available Tue Sep 3, 12:33 AM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) is expected to be available for the Week 1 game, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
| Footballguys view: Campbell consistently reassured us throughout August that Gibbs would be ready for this week's regular-season opener against the Rams. Gibbs nearly broke 1,000 yards on the ground (945), and he tallied 1,261 yards from scrimmage and 11 total touchdowns. As The Sporting News suggested, his season was all the more impressive considering Gibbs missed two games and split work with David Montgomery. This year, the Lions want to expand Gibbs' role, which should mean more receiving work. Either way, Gibbs is going as a high-end RB1 in fantasy drafts and the Lions plan to use him like one. |
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Lions | Hendon Hooker wins backup job Sat Aug 31, 06:57 PM
Detroit Lions QB Hendon Hooker won the backup quarterback competition when the team cut QB Nate Sudfeld on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
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Lions | John Cominsky to IR Thu Aug 29, 12:10 PM
Detroit Lions DE John Cominsky (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 29.
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Lions | Detroit adds multiple players to practice squad Wed Aug 28, 07:18 PM
Free-agent LB Mitchell Agude, C Kingsley Eguakun, RB Jermar Jefferson, OT Jamarco Jones, WR Tom Kennedy, TE James Mitchell, S C.J. Moore, DL Patrick O'Connor, WR Tim Patrick, DL Kyle Peko, WR Allen Robinson, DL Chris A. Smith, DL Isaac Ukwu and TE Shane Zylstra were signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Link to storyAllen Robinson II player page
Tim Patrick player page
Tom Kennedy player page
C.J. Moore player page
Jermar Jefferson player page
Lions | Jake Fromm to Lions practice squad Wed Aug 28, 02:58 PM
Free-agent QB Jake Fromm (Lions) is signing with the Detroit Lions' practice squad, per source on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
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Lions | Donovan Peoples-Jones back with DET Wed Aug 28, 02:48 PM
Free-agent WR Donovan Peoples-Jones is signing with the Detroit Lions' practice squad, per source on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
| Footballguys view: Peoples-Jones gives the Lions more veteran depth on the practice squad. They added former Broncos WR Tim Patrick to the PS yesterday, and the Lions will be set if one of these guys needs to be activated to the gameday roster. |
Donovan Peoples-Jones player page
Lions | Detroit reduces roster Tue Aug 27, 07:13 PM
Detroit Lions WR Maurice Alexander, LB Abraham Beauplan, DL Mathieu Betts, OG Jake Burton, WR Jalon Calhoun, OL Duke Clemens, C Kingsley Eguakun, QB Jake Fromm, RB Jake Funk, S Chelen Garnes, CB Steven Gilmore, RB Jermar Jefferson, TE James Mitchell, DL Chris Smith and DL Isaac Ukwu were waived Tuesday, Aug. 27. The team also released CB Essang Bassey, WR Daurice Fountain, CB Javelin Guidry, LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe, T Jamarco Jones, WR Tom Kennedy, TE Sean McKeon, S C.J. Moore, DL Patrick O'Connor, DL Kyle Peko and LB Ty Summers. DE David Bada (undisclosed) was waived/injured, OG Christian Mahogany (illness) was placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Illness list and DE Brodric Martin (undisclosed) and CB Emmanuel Moseley (pectoral) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list. Martin and Moseley have been designated to return later in the season.
Link to storyJoel Iyiegbuniwe player page
Emmanuel Moseley player page
Ty Summers player page
Tom Kennedy player page
C.J. Moore player page
Jake Fromm player page
Essang Bassey player page
Sean McKeon player page
Javelin Guidry player page
Jermar Jefferson player page
Jake Funk player page
Lions | Nate Sudfeld released Tue Aug 27, 11:52 AM
Detroit Lions QB Nate Sudfeld was released Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Link to story Lions | Sam LaPorta back on field Tue Aug 27, 12:58 AM
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta (hamstring) participated in practice Sunday, Aug. 25, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
| Footballguys view: LaPorta has been dealing with a hamstring issue suffered in practice earlier this month. Head coach Dan Campbell predicted that the second-year tight end would likely return this week. A healthy LaPorta matters to fantasy managers after he hauled in 86 passes for 889 yards and ten touchdowns as a rookie last season. Currently going as TE2 with a third-round price tag, investors will be hoping LaPorta can make it through the next two weeks of practice without difficulty. |
Sam LaPorta player page
Lions | Lions parting with Scott Daly Mon Aug 26, 11:48 PM
Detroit Lions LS Scott Daly is expected to be waived, per source on Monday, Aug. 26.
Link to story Lions | Kaden Davis cut loose Mon Aug 26, 10:39 PM
Detroit Lions WR Kaden Davis is expected to be waived, per source on Monday, Aug. 26.
Link to story Lions | Shane Zylstra cut loose Mon Aug 26, 10:37 PM
Detroit Lions TE Shane Zylstra is expected to be waived, per source on on Monday, Aug. 26.
Link to story Lions | Lions waiving Mitchell Agude Mon Aug 26, 10:35 PM
Detroit Lions Mitchell Agude is expected to be waived, per source on Monday, Aug. 26.
Link to story Lions | Christian Mahogany will remain on NFI Mon Aug 26, 10:25 PM
Detroit Lions OG Christian Mahogany (illness) will begin the season on the reserve/non-football illness list, head coach Dan Campbell said on Monday, Aug. 26.
Link to story Lions | Emmanuel Moseley set for IR Mon Aug 26, 10:24 PM
Detroit Lions CB Emmanuel Moseley (pectoral) will be placed on injured reserve, head coach Dan Campbell revealed on Monday, Aug. 26.
Link to storyEmmanuel Moseley player page
Lions | Bryan Hudson won't make team Mon Aug 26, 10:22 PM
Detroit Lions C Bryan Hudson is expected to be waived, per source on Monday, Aug. 26.
Link to story Lions | D.J. Reader targeting Week 2 Mon Aug 26, 10:20 PM
Detroit Lions DT D.J. Reader (quadriceps) returned to practice on Sunday, Aug. 25, and the team is targeting Week 2 for his debut, although head coach Dan Campbell didn't rule out Reader playing in Week 1.
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Lions | Two players able to practice Mon Aug 26, 07:07 PM
Detroit Lions OG Kevin Zeitler (undisclosed) and CB Terrion Arnold (pectoral) participated in practice Sunday, Aug. 25.
Link to story Lions | Donovan Peoples-Jones cut Mon Aug 26, 06:40 PM
Detroit Lions WR Donovan Peoples-Jones was released Monday, Aug. 26, according to sources.
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Lions | Two players waived Mon Aug 26, 05:15 PM
Detroit Lions RB Zonovan Knight and CB Rachad Wildgoose were waived Monday, Aug. 26, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
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Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs practicing Mon Aug 26, 03:53 PM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) returned to practice Sunday, Aug. 25.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Dan Campbell told us last Tuesday that Gibbs would return to work this week and that his hamstring issue wouldn't be a concern for Week 1. We now have confirmation that half of that is true. We suspect the second half -- that he'll be ready Week 1 -- likely is, too. But we'll continued to monitor and report back as needed. |
Jahmyr Gibbs player page
Lions | D.J. Reader removed from PUP Sun Aug 25, 03:34 PM
Detroit Lions DT D.J. Reader (quad) passed his physical and was removed from the PUP list Sunday, Aug. 25.
| Footballguys view: Reader should help the Lions run defense first and foremost if he's ready for the Week 1 matchup with the Rams. This gives him two weeks to work back into game shape, so we would pencil him in the season opener lineup. |
DJ Reader player page
Lions | Brodric Martin hurt Sat Aug 24, 07:40 PM
Detroit Lions DL Brodric Martin (undisclosed) is dealing with an undisclosed injury suffered in the preseason Week 3 game on Saturday, Aug. 24.
Link to story Lions | Ifeatu Melifonwu's status uncertain Sat Aug 24, 07:26 PM
Detroit Lions S Ifeatu Melifonwu (undisclosed) is still dealing with an undisclosed injury and there is no timetable for his return, head coach Dan Campbell revealed on Saturday, Aug. 24.
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Lions | Craig Reynolds doing OK Sat Aug 24, 06:29 PM
Detroit Lions RB Craig Reynolds (leg) 'will be good' after suffering a leg injury in practice this week, head coach Dan Campbell said on Saturday, Aug. 24.
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Lions | Good news for Penei Sewell Sat Aug 24, 06:26 PM
Detroit Lions OT Penei Sewell (ankle) 'will be good' after suffering a rolled ankle at practice this week, head coach Dan Campbell said on Saturday, Aug. 24.
Link to story Lions | Malik Jefferson cut from IR Fri Aug 23, 05:09 PM
Detroit Lions LB Malik Jefferson (undisclosed) was released from the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Aug. 23, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
Link to story Lions | Penei Sewell expected to be fine Thu Aug 22, 06:26 PM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions OT Penei Sewell (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during practice Wednesday, Aug. 21, but it is not believed to be serious, according to sources.
Link to story Lions | Penei Sewell injures foot Wed Aug 21, 02:05 PM
Detroit Lions OT Penei Sewell (foot) exited practice early on Wednesday, Aug. 21, with an unspecified foot injury.
Link to story Lions | Rachad Wildgoose lands in Detroit Wed Aug 21, 12:05 PM
Free-agent CB Rachad Wildgoose (Commanders) signed an undisclosed contract with the Detroit Lions on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
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Lions | Terrion Arnold to sit this week Tue Aug 20, 08:07 PM
Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold (pectoral) will not participate in practice this week but is expected to return to practice next week, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
Link to story Lions | Detroit parts with two Tue Aug 20, 04:43 PM
Detroit Lions LB DaRon Gilbert (undisclosed) and S Morice Norris (undisclosed) were waived with injury settlements on Tuesday, Aug. 20.
Link to story Lions | Detroit sends two to injured reserve Tue Aug 20, 01:36 PM
Detroit Lions WR Tre'Quan Smith (hand) and LB Malik Jefferson (undisclosed) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list on Tuesday, Aug. 20.
Link to story Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs not far away from returning Tue Aug 20, 01:31 PM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) will not practice again this week, but head coach Dan Campbell told reporters on Tuesday, Aug. 20, that he expects Gibbs to return to practice at some point next week. Campbell also told reporters that Gibbs is 'trending the right way' to play in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams.'Our plan is to get him going next week. He's trending the right way, and we're hoping the day after the Pittsburgh (preseason) game, I think we're going to get a lot of guys back, hopefully Sunday, and hopefully they'll get in next week's practice before Rams and then we'll do Rams practice,' Campbell said.
| Footballguys view: This aligns with the initial reporting suggesting the issue wouldn't keep Gibbs from being ready Week 1. And if, along the way, it slightly depresses his draft price, those investing in the dip will make out -- assuming all is indeed well. We'll be watching for more. As for the other players, Campbell mentioned tight end Sam LaPorta, offensive tackle Dan Skipper, guard Kevin Zeitler, linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez, and defensive lineman DJ Reader as players who could return to practice after the preseason finale. |
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Lions | Lions signing Joel Iyiegbuniwe Mon Aug 19, 10:13 PM
Free-agent LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe (Panthers) is signing an undisclosed contract with the Detroit Lions, per source on Monday, Aug. 19.
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Lions | Isaac Ukwu shaken up Sat Aug 17, 04:43 PM
Detroit Lions DE Isaac Ukwu (knee) suffered an apparent knee injury during the preseason Week 2 game on Saturday, Aug. 17, and is questionable to return.
Link to story Lions | Morice Norris on injured reserve Thu Aug 15, 05:43 PM
Detroit Lions CB Morice Norris (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 15, after he cleared waivers.
Link to story Lions | DaRon Gilbert on injured reserve Wed Aug 14, 05:53 PM
Detroit Lions LB DaRon Gilbert (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 14, after he cleared waivers.
Link to story Lions | Lions sign Javelin Guidry Wed Aug 14, 01:21 PM
Free-agent CB Javelin Guidry (Jets) signed an undisclosed contract with the Detroit Lions on Wednesday, Aug. 14. In addition, S Morice Norris (undisclosed) was waived with an injury designation.
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Lions | Carlton Davis update Wed Aug 14, 01:17 PM
Detroit Lions CB Carlton Davis (hamstring) is dealing with an unspecified hamstring injury but should be fine, head coach Dan Campbell said on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
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Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions dodge a bullet Wed Aug 14, 12:46 PM
Updating previous reports, Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) avoided a serious injury and is expected to be ready for Week 1, per sources on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
| Footballguys view: It's not a non-event, but it shouldn't knock Gibbs too far down in the rankings, if it all. Perhaps Gibbs is more palatable as an early second round pick than a late first round pick now that the injury seal is broken. This also highlights David Montgomery's injury upside as an added facet to his value. |
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