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Detroit Lions Transactions

All the roster moves from the Detroit Lions reported by SB Nation's Pride of Detroit.

Report: Lions sign defensive lineman off Rams’ practice squad

The Detroit Lions are reportedly signing another defender off of someone else’s practice squad, this time poaching DL Jonah Williams from the Rams.

Report: Lions signing former Pro Bowl LB to help injured defense

The Detroit Lions are reportedly signing former Pro Bowl linebacker Kwon Alexander from the Broncos’ practice squad.

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

The Detroit Lions are bringing up 3 players from the practice squad for the Bears game, two of which have signed to the 53-man roster.

Report: Lions WR Kalif Raymond going to IR, should return

Lions punt returner Kalif Raymond is reportedly moving to IR, but there is some good news regarding his injury.

Detroit Lions waive DE James Houston

The Detroit Lions have waived James Houston, their pass-rushing sensation from 2022.

Lions activate CB Emmanuel Moseley from injured reserve, Ennis Rakestraw to IR

The Detroit Lions secondary is getting even stronger as Emmanuel Moseley has been activated from injured reserve and will be added to the 53-man roster.

Lions elevate LB David Long from practice squad for Week 12 vs. Colts

The Detroit Lions have elevated LB Davis Long Jr. for their Week 12 game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Detroit Lions add safety to practice squad, cut another

The Detroit Lions activated Brodric Martin, and added a new safety to the practice squad.

Report: Detroit Lions to activate Brodric Martin to 53-man roster

According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Detroit Lions are activating Brodric Martin to the active roster

Ifeatu Melifonwu heads to injured reserve... again

For the second time during the 2024 season, the Detroit Lions have placed Ifeatu Melifonwu on injured reserve.

Detroit Lions place Alex Anzalone on IR, sign veteran LB to practice squad

The Detroit Lions placed Alex Anzalone on injured reserve Monday, but they did sign a new, veteran linebacker to the practice squad.

Detroit Lions make 2 roster moves ahead of Week 11 game vs. Jaguars

The Detroit Lions announced that they have made two roster moves ahead of their Week 11 game with the Jacksonville Jaguars, one on each side of the ball.

Detroit Lions signing familiar WR to practice squad

The Detroit Lions are bringing back a familiar receiver to the practice squad, while several roster spots remain vacant.

Lions make 7 roster moves ahead of Texans game, including signing Shane Zylstra

The Detroit Lions made 7 roster moves ahead of their Week 10 game with the Texans, including signing Shane Zylstra and Al-Quadin Muhammad to the 53-man roster

Former Detroit Lions rookie WR claimed by Bengals off waivers

If the Lions were hoping to get WR Isaiah Williams back on their practice squad, the Cincinnati Bengals spoiled their plans.

Detroit Lions waive rookie WR Isaiah Williams

The Detroit Lions have parted ways with rookie WR Isaiah Williams, who was a standout in the preseason.

Lions sign 3 defenders to the practice squad

The Detroit Lions have signed three defenders to their practice squad.

Detroit Lions trade for Browns DE Za’Darius Smith

The Detroit Lions are reportedly trading for Browns DE Za’Darius Smith.

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 downgrade 2 players to OUT for Packers game

The Detroit Lions have altered the game statuses of Mekhi Wingo and Sione Vaki, downgrading them to OUT for this Sunday’s game against the Packers.

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 activate Christian Mahogany to 53-man roster

The Detroit Lions have activated rookie guard Christian Mahogany to the 53-man roster.

Lions elevate edge rusher, tight end practice squad for Titans game

The Detroit Lions have elevated two practice squad players—one on offense, one on defense—for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans.

Lions practice squadder poached, but Detroit re-adds a safety

The Detroit Lions saw one of their practice squadder players poached on Tuesday, so they re-added another safety to the squad.

Lions sign Pat O’Connor to 53-man roster, elevate practice squad players

The Detroit Lions have added Pat O’Connor to their 53-man roster, while elevating 2 others from the practice squad, including a big surprise.

Detroit Lions, Alim McNeill agree on 4-year contract extension

Another one! Detroit Lions and Alim McNeill agree on a four-year contract extension.

Lions have 2 open roster spots after placing Aidan Hutchinson on IR

The Detroit Lions have 2 empty spots on their 53-man roster after placing Aidan Hutchinson, Kyle Peko on IR.

Report: Lions planning to sign DE off Bengals practice squad

The Detroit Lions are reportedly planning to sign a young pass rusher from the Bengals’ practice squad.

Detroit Lions elevate rookie EDGE from practice squad for Cowboys game

The Detroit Lions have elevated a rookie edge rusher for their Week 6 game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Detroit Lions sign two potential SAM linebackers to practice squad

The Detroit Lions have signed two potential SAM linebackers to their practice squad.

Lions sign Allen Robinson to 53-man roster, add LB to practice squad

The Detroit Lions made two roster moves on Thursday, signing Allen Robinson to the 53-man roster and adding a LB to the practice squad.

Detroit Lions place 2 players on IR, sign Tim Patrick to 53-man roster

The Detroit Lions have made a slew of roster moves, including putting two players on IR.

Lions elevate 2 veteran WRs for Week 3 against Cardinals

The Detroit Lions will elevate two veteran wide receivers for their Week 3 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals... and not the same two as last week.

Detroit Lions sign kicker who spent last 2 years in UFL, XFL

The Detroit Lions are signing another kicker to their practice squad. This one has thrived in the UFL/XFL over the past two seasons.

Detroit Lions elevate 2 wide receivers for Buccaneers game

The Detroit Lions announced that they’ve elevated 2 wide receivers for Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers.

Lions sign NT Kyle Peko to active roster, sign two to practice squad

The Detroit Lions made a few roster moves on Wednesday, signing Kyle Peko to the active roster and adding two players to the practice squad.

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