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NFL roster cuts 2015: Tracking the Lions' transactions
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September 5, 2015
Quick thoughts on the Lions' 53-man roster
Here's a look at your Detroit Lions' 2015 53-man roster and some quick thoughts on today's transactions.
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September 5, 2015
Lions make five moves, finalize 53-man roster
The Detroit Lions have made their final five moves to reach the 53-man roster deadline.
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September 5, 2015
Jeremy Ross released by the Lions
Jeremy Ross is no longer a Detroit Lion. Per Jason LaCanfora, the organization has decided that Ross will not make the final cut, making it seem evident that TJ Jones will win that receiver battle. Ross, however, will need to find work elsewhere.
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September 5, 2015
Lions part ways with Xavier Proctor
On Saturday, offensive tackle Xavier Proctor posted his a farewell to Detroit Lions fans on Twitter, indicating that he has parted ways with the organization ahead of the 53-man roster deadline.
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September 5, 2015
Lions cut Larry Webster, 3 more
Per Josina Anderson of ESPN, the Detroit Lions released four more players on Saturday, all from the defense. Defensive tackles Jerel Worthy and Kerry Hyder were among those released, as was defensive end Larry Webster and safety Isaiah Johnson.
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September 5, 2015
Lions release George Winn
The Lions cuts are coming in furiously fast. Now George Winn has been released.
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September 5, 2015
Lions part ways with Kellen Moore, Joseph Fauria
Per Field Yates of ESPN, the Detroit Lions have decided to cut quarterback Kellen Moore and tight end Joseph Fauria from their roster on Saturday as the roster continues to whittle down towards 53 players.
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September 5, 2015
Lions cut Greg Salas
Greg Salas' release was expected after he went down in the first quarter of the final preseason game with a serious-looking knee injury. It is unclear if the Lions will waive Salas with injure designation, but it is still possible.
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September 5, 2015
Lions cut Brian Suite
The Lions cuts continue to slowly roll along. Safety Brian Suite has been released.
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September 5, 2015
Lions release Al Bond
Al Bond, undrafted in 2015, joined the Lions with an outside chance to make the roster. Bond didn't see the field much during the preseason, so his release is not much of a surprise.
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September 5, 2015
Lions cut Crezdon Butler
Per a source to the NFL Network's Rand Getlin, the Detroit Lions have released with cornerback Crezdon Butler. With the deadline to make 53 players a little over four hours away on Saturday, the Lions made their second cut, this time on the defense.
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September 5, 2015
Lions release Casey Pierce
The Lions roster cuts have finally begun. The first casualty is Casey Pierce.
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September 5, 2015
Lions roster cuts tracker
Follow here as the Lions get their way down to a 53-man roster by 4 p.m. ET.
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September 1, 2015
Lions finalize 75-man roster, cut Jacob Maxwell
The Detroit Lions have released Jacob Maxwell and are now down to the 75-man roster limit required by the NFL.
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September 1, 2015
Keeping up with the cuts: Lions release two more
With a looming deadline to reach 75 players maximum on the roster, the Lions cut Erik Williams and Desmond Martin on Monday. On Tuesday, the Lions also cut Andrew Peacock and Justin Cherocci. The Lions must make one more move before 4 PM on Tuesday
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September 1, 2015
Lions react to Monday's transactions
Monday was full of transactions for the Detroit Lions. Some players took to twitter to express their feelings on the moves.
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August 31, 2015
Lions release nine players, send one to IR
The Lions have begun their cut down to 75 by cutting nine players and sending one to injured reserve.
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August 31, 2015
Tim Wright traded to the Lions
After struggling in the preseason for Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers have traded Tim Wright to the Detroit Lions. It is clear that some tight ends on Detroit's roster are now in jeopardy of losing their roster spot.
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August 31, 2015
Lions release Ryan Broyles
The former second-round pick, Ryan Broyles, announced on twitter early Monday that the Lions have decided to cut him.