Detroit Lions Notes

Lions notes: Players reach out to injured Ravens tight end Benjamin Watson

After suffering a torn Achilles in the first play of the Lions-Ravens preseason game, Benjamin Watson received an outpour of love from Lions players

By Jeremy Reisman@DetroitOnLion Aug 29, 2016, 11:00am EDT

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Ravens veteran tight end Benjamin Watson suffered a torn Achilles on the very first offensive play in Saturday’s exhibition game against the Lions. After the game, several Lions players reached out to Watson:

Sad to see this happen to such a good man. Praying for your recovery! Everything is working for your good. https://t.co/zFKBALxPbY
— Alex Carter (@AlexCarter) August 28, 2016

We're all praying for you. Especially after all those times you've prayed for us. https://t.co/EwYRnTJ1VP
— Johnson Bademosi (@j_bademosi24) August 28, 2016

Praying for ya buddy @BenjaminSWatson
— rafael bush (@rbush36) August 28, 2016

Pro Football Focus had high marks for everyone on the Lions starting offensive line on Saturday, except Travis Swanson, who we believe actually had an excellent game.

Guard Jack Mewhort is the latest Indianapolis Colts player to suffer a significant injury. The Lions’ first week opponent has been decimated by injuries this offseason. The Indy Star has a full list of injuries.

Newly acquired offensive lineman Brandon Thomas, said his goodbyes to the 49ers and looks ready to join Detroit:

Thanks 49ers for the opportunity these last two years. Looking forward to playing the game I love for the Detroit Lions #blessed #Lions
— Brandon Thomas (@BTHOM63_100) August 28, 2016

I have no idea what Taylor Decker really means by this, but I know I like it:

Joe Dahl is a glazed donut at brunch. Sometimes big guys sweat when they eat yanno.
— Taylor Decker (@TDeck68) August 28, 2016

The Lions’ preseason hasn’t gone exactly as planned, but nearly half of their 2016 opponents are going through similar problems.

If press conferences are your thing, here are the post-game pressers after the Ravens game from Jim Caldwell and Matthew Stafford. And here are some regular old post-game interviews: Nevin Lawson, Taylor Decker, Marvin Jones, DeAndre Levy, Ameer Abdullah.