Lions Place Brandon McDonald On IR, Re-Sign Caleb Campbell To Active Roster

by Sean Yuille on Dec 15, 2010 11:58 AM EST in Detroit Lions Roster

The Lions were pretty thin at cornerback for their game against the Packers last Sunday because of a variety of injuries. Surprisingly, the backups that were forced into starting played quite well for Detroit. Brandon McDonald, who was claimed off waivers back in October, was one of the guys that rose to the occasion for Detroit. Unfortunately, he suffered a broken forearm during the game, so the Lions went ahead and placed him on injured reserve since his recovery time would be more than the three weeks left in the season.

To fill McDonald's spot on the roster, the Lions signed Caleb Campbell off their practice squad. Campbell was signed off the practice squad back in November for Detroit's game against the Cowboys. He was quickly released and put back on the practice squad, but now he is once again back on the active roster, meaning he can focus on getting ready for the Buccaneers rather than decorating the Lions' linebackers room for Christmas.

Taking Campbell's spot on the practice squad is wide receiver Roy Hall. He was drafted by the Colts in the fifth round back in 2007. The former Ohio State Buckeye spent a couple seasons with Indianapolis before joining New Orleans for about a month this past offseason. He played for the Omaha Nighthawks in the UFL this fall.

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It would be nice to see some LB play out of CC with his speed.

He should be an asset to the team.

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by delusional on Dec 15, 2010 12:08 PM EST reply actions

Just wondering ...

Anyone think their is a chance that he will play if it comes to it ? Remember he used to play S in college and that could move Spivey to CB since that is what he played in college. I of course could see him being used at LB as well. Either way I hope he gets a chance and runs with it !

by Joey-P on Dec 15, 2010 1:03 PM EST reply actions

Campbell got to big to play safety..

he turned into LB and I don’t think there is any going back. They list him at 6’ 2" and 237lbs, but he sure seems to look and play a lot bigger than that.
Spivey might play a little CB, but I really think they want him to get as much experience at Safety as he can to solidify the defensive backfield with Delmas.

by Jack H on Dec 15, 2010 1:50 PM EST up reply actions

dam was hopeing to see prhat or phillps

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by det32 on Dec 15, 2010 1:08 PM EST reply actions

Isn't Pratt on IR?

I hope Campbell gets some nickel LB time… I think that would be his strong suit(if any)

by CLF on Dec 15, 2010 1:47 PM EST up reply actions

Practice Squad

10 Arnett, Alric WR 6-2 188 23 R West Virginia
61 Callaway, Robert DT 6-5 312 22 R Saginaw Valley State
53 Campbell, Caleb LB 6-2 237 24 1 Army
40 Finley, Joe Jon TE 6-6 251 25 1 Oklahoma
64 Gerberry, Dan C 6-3 302 25 1 Ball State
41 Johnson, Ian RB 5-11 212 25 R Boise State
25 Phillips, Randy S 6-1 210 24 R Miami
43 Pratt, Paul DB 5-10 185 25 1 Nevada-Reno

by Jack H on Dec 15, 2010 2:04 PM EST up reply actions

Awesome

Heres hoping he’s on the 53 next week too. Caleb deserves if nothing else a shot to play in any form these final games. Even special teams.

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by The Profiler on Dec 15, 2010 2:46 PM EST reply actions

I would like to see him run some gunner on ST

his size and speed could mean some big plays I think.

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by Waitingfortheroar on Dec 15, 2010 4:53 PM EST up reply actions

YES!

My madden team is finally happening in real life. Drew Stanton at QB, and Campbell at outside LB (Created Player)! Now all we need to do is sign TJ Duckett and it will all come true. Guaranteed win this weekend boys if Campbell is in for > 5 plays.

by damnitdamnitdamnit on Dec 15, 2010 2:59 PM EST reply actions

I was hoping for Ian, but Caleb is my second choice.

Also, Paul Pratt went to Nevada?

I don’t like him anymore…

My grandfather was a Packers fan, my father is a Vikings fan, I am a Lions fan, and there is no way in hell I am raising a Bears fan.

by tbl2020 on Dec 15, 2010 3:58 PM EST reply actions

I like Caleb coming back but....

the next call up has got to be Randy Phillips. He went to Miami and comes from a long line of stud defensive backs:

Bennie Blades- (College Football Hall of Fame) – Drafted in the 1st round of the 1988 NFL Draft as the 3rd pick, and played for the Detroit Lions (1988–1996), and the Seattle Seahawks (1997).

Robert Bailey – Drafted in the 4th round of the 1991 NFL Draft as the 107th pick, and played for the Los Angeles Rams (1991–1994), Dallas Cowboys (1995), Washington Redskins (1995), Miami Dolphins (1996), Detroit Lions (1997–1999), Baltimore Ravens (2000), Detroit Lions (2001), and suffered a career ending broken neck injury in 2001 with the Lions.

Ryan McNeil – Drafted in the 2nd round of the 1993 NFL Draft as the 33rd pick, and played for the Detroit Lions (1993–1996), St. Louis Rams (1997–1998), Cleveland Browns (1999), Dallas Cowboys (2000), San Diego Chargers (2001–2002), and the Denver Broncos (2003).

Phillip Buchanon – Drafted in the 1st round of the 2002 NFL Draft as the 17th pick and played for the Oakland Raiders (2002–2004), Houston Texans (2005–2006), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2006–2008), Detroit Lions (2009), and currently playing for the Washington Redskins (2010–present).

Ed Reed – Drafted in the 1st round of the 2002 NFL Draft as the 24th pick and currently playing for the Baltimore Ravens (2002–present).

Sean Taylor – Drafted in the 1st round of the 2004 NFL Draft as the 5th pick and played for the Washington Redskins (2004–2007), was killed in a home invasion in 2007.

Antrel Rolle – Drafted in the 1st round of the 2005 NFL Draft as the 8th pick, played for the Arizona Cardinals(2005–2009), and currently playing for the New York Giants (2010–present).

Kelly Jennings – Drafted in the 1st round of the 2006 NFL Draft as the 31st pick and currently playing for the Seattle Seahawks (2006–present).

Brandon Meriweather – Drafted in the 1st round of the 2007 NFL Draft as the 24th pick and currently playing for the New England Patriots (2007–present).

Kenny Phillips – Drafted in the 1st round of the 2008 NFL Draft as the 31st pick and currently playing for the New York Giants (2008–present).

Randy Phillips – Went undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft and is currently playing for the Detroit Lions (2010–present).

by Jack H on Dec 16, 2010 11:40 AM EST up reply actions