Full Rundown of Lions' Recent Roster Moves
The Lions have been quite busy this week making changes to their roster. I wouldn't exactly call it a roster shakeup considering injuries forced two of the moves, but I am glad there are at least a few new faces in wake of what happened in Baltimore last Sunday. The season is as good as over already, but the Lions might as well get a look at as many players as they can with 2010 quickly approaching. Anyway, here is a rundown of the moves the Lions made this week:
- Placed RB Kevin Smith (knee) and TE Casey FitzSimmons (concussion) on injured reserve
- Signed RB Cedric Peerman from the practice squad to fill Smith's spot on the roster
- Signed free agent TE Michael Matthews to fill FitzSimmons' spot on the roster
- Claimed CB/KR Brian Witherspoon (he was waived by Jacksonville on Monday)
- Released CB Jahi Word-Daniels to make room for Witherspoon
- Released FB Terrelle Smith just days after Baltimore's Terrell Suggs called him out for taking a cheap shot at his injured knee
- Claimed OG Roy Schuening to fill the open roster spot (he was waived by Oakland on Tuesday)
- Signed WR Eric Fowler and DT Terrance Taylor (former Michigan player) to the practice squad
As you can see, it's been a busy week for the Lions. Although the season is winding down, it's at least good to see that the front office still has its eyes glued to the waiver wire. You never know when you might stumble upon somebody who just needed a change of scenery to really get his career going. At the same time, many of other teams' cast offs are upgrades over players currently on the roster, so the Lions probably figure that they might as well bring in talent whenever they can.
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Was Taylor....
….The guy drafted by the colts this past draft?
by BennieBladesFan on Dec 17, 2009 9:51 AM EST reply actions
Yes
Pride of Detroit, SB Nation's Lions Blog
by Sean Yuille on Dec 17, 2009 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
Taylor is 6-0, 319
Another big DT for Gunther. He likes ’em.
What? He can’t block a dead gopher? Humph, details.
waiver wire
does it go by wins? or who evere has the longst time sinc they won??
Just Remember matt... what would Daunte do??
Taylor
I dont know what happend to him. Maybe he was lazy IDK. I think this guy could be a nice find.
Look Like He....
……will have a chance to prove that he isnt a lazy player…..Im sure they wont keep him ariund afdter the season if he proves he has changed his work ethic.
by BennieBladesFan on Dec 17, 2009 11:03 AM EST up reply actions
I was happy to see that the Lions signed Taylor to the PS
But I am pissed that they cut Gronkowski…..it just doesn’t make sense to me. However, I am hoping that TT can return to the form he had at Michigan, because the guy was a beast for the U of M.
Word...
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind.
by Hyperion Ecta on Dec 17, 2009 7:08 PM EST up reply actions





















