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Detroit Lions cut 2 defenders, create 2 open roster spots

The Detroit Lions have created two open roster spots after cutting a pair of defenders.

Detroit Lions sign 2 players to 53-man roster, elevate 2 from practice squad

The Detroit Lions will have 4 players from their practice squad eligible to play against the Packers.

Detroit Lions make a surprising lack of roster moves for Seahawks game

In a mildly surprising move, the Detroit Lions are not elevating anyone from the practice squad for the Seahawks game.

Open thread: Which Lions practice squad player will have the biggest impact?

Which player currently on the Detroit Lions practice squad will end up making the biggest impact in 2024?

Breaking down the Lions’ 2024 initial practice squad

Breaking down everything you need to know about the Detroit Lions initial 2024 practice squad.

Reacting to the Detroit Lions’ 53-man, practice squad rosters

Breaking down every position and every decision the Detroit Lions made on their 53-man and practice squad rosters.

Detroit Lions UDFAs ‘earned’ their spots on the 53-man roster

Make no mistake, the Detroit Lions three undrafted rookies "earned" their spots on the 53-man roster.

Kicker Jake Bates’ mentality earned Detroit Lions’ trust despite misses

Lions kicker Jake Bates won over GM Brad Holmes by being "wired right."

2024 Lions practice squad, waiver wire tracker; updated 53-man roster

We’re keeping track of all the Detroit Lions waiver wire claims, practice squad signings and the final destinations of players who were cut by Detroit.

Why the Detroit Lions haven’t re-signed Donovan Peoples-Jones yet

Reports are that Donovan Peoples-Jones will be joining the practice squad, yet the Detroit Lions didn’t announce it on Wednesday. What gives? We explain here.

Discussion: Who will be the Detroit Lions WR-X in Week 1?

Now that the Detroit Lions have several big-bodies WRs on the roster, who will be their WR-X for Week 1?

2024 Detroit Lions initial 16-man practice squad includes 2 new WRs

The Detroit Lions have established their initial 16-man practice squad and it includes two new receivers.

Detroit Lions re-signing QB, WR to their practice squad

The Detroit Lions are bringing back QB Jake Fromm and WR Donovan Peoples-Jones to their practice squad.

Detroit Lions add familiar LB; waived players go unclaimed

None of the players the Detroit Lions waived were claimed, but the team did add one new player themselves—and it’s a familiar face.

Reflecting on our 53-man roster projections: What we got right, wrong

It’s important for analysts to reflect on their work, so we took a closer look at our Lions 53-man projections, exploring what we got right, what we got wrong, and why that happned.

Explaining Loren Strickland improbable rise to Detroit Lions’ 53-man roster

Loren Strickland was too hard to ignore. Here’s why he made an improbable run to the Detroit Lions’ 53-man roster.

6Qs: What Broncos writers are saying about the Lions signing WR Tim Patrick

"I think Patrick can be a superior possession receiver over Reynolds." See what Broncos writers had to say about new Lions WR Tim Patrick.

Open thread: Which Lions position battle had the most surprising outcome?

The Lions cut down their roster to 53 men Tuesday, including some tough calls. Which positional battle had the most surprising winner?

5 thoughts on the Detroit Lions 2024 initial 53*-man roster

Erik Schlitt has 5 quick thoughts on the Detroit Lions’ initial 53... uh... 52-man roster.

2024 Detroit Lions roster cuts tracker: Latest news and moves

A live-updating post on the Detroit Lions 2024 roster cuts and the players remaining on the 53-man roster.

Report: Lions to cut WR Daurice Fountain

The Detroit Lions have parted ways with another big-bodied receiver in Daurice Fountain.

Report: Detroit Lions waiving CB Steven Gilmore

According to ESPN, the Detroit Lions are releasing cornerback Steven Gilmore.

Quick thoughts on each roster move in first wave of Detroit Lions cuts

Some quick thoughts on every move from the first wave of Detroit Lions roster cuts.

Open thread: What has been the most surprising cut for the Lions so far?

The Lions have trimmed their roster down to 78 players so far. What has been their most surprising cut?

Detroit Lions reportedly make a decision at long snapper

The Detroit Lions have made a decision on their long snapper for the 2024 season.

Report: Detroit Lions waiving Mitchell Agude, 2 others

The Detroit Lions have reportedly waived 3 more players, including EDGE Mitchell Agude.

Report: Lions cutting Donovan Peoples-Jones, 1 other WR

The Detroit Lions have begun their roster cuts with two notable wide receivers.

Detroit Lions to place 2 players on injury list to start 2024 season

Emmanuel Moseley and Christian Mahogany will start the 2024 season on injury lists—with the eligibility to return later.

Predicting the toughest roster decisions for the 2024 Detroit Lions

On the latest PODcast, we debate the toughest roster decisions for the 2024 Detroit Lions.

Bubble Watch: Final roster predictions for the Lions defense

Final roster predictions for the players on the Detroit Lions roster bubble on defense.

Open thread: Which players should make the Lions’ initial practice squad?

The Detroit Lions will say farewell to many names during roster cuts. However, which of these names stand a good chance of returning on the practice squad?

Final predictions for Detroit Lions players on the roster bubble: Offense

Our staff makes their final roster predictions for the bubble players on the Detroit Lions offense.

Final 2024 Detroit Lions 53-man roster prediction (Erik Schlitt edition)

Erik Schlitt makes his final predictions for the 2024 Detroit Lions initial 53-man roster.

Final 2024 Detroit Lions 53-man roster prediction (Jeremy’s edition)

Jeremy Reisman makes his final predictions for the 2024 Detroit Lions initial 53-man roster.

Open thread: Which Lions player cemented a roster spot vs. Steelers?

Which Detroit Lions roster bubble player cemented his roster spot after the Steelers game?

Dan Campbell admits James Houston’s roster spot a ‘hard decision’

Lions coach Dan Campbell pointed to James Houston as a standout in Saturday’s game, but admitted they face a tough decision with his roster spot.

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