Detroit Lions Transactions
All the roster moves from the Detroit Lions reported by SB Nation's Pride of Detroit.
Detroit Lions elevate 2 players from practice squad for Packers game
The Detroit Lions have elevating OT Connor Galvin and S Brandon Joseph for the Packers game, indicating a few things about the Lions injury situation.
Lions signing Darrell Daniels to 53-man roster—a new fullback?
The Detroit Lions are signing tight end Darrell Daniels from their practice squad, but it looks like he may be headed to a fullback role for an injured Jason Cabinda.
Detroit Lions elevate 2 practice squad players for Falcons game
The Detroit Lions are elevating two players from their practice squad to help with injuries on the offensive line and secondary.
Lions make 2 more practice squad additions
The Detroit Lions continue to make roster move to adjust to a influx of injuries landing players on injured reserve.
Lions sign Dan Skipper to practice squad, try out 7 other players
The Detroit Lions are bringing back OL Dan Skipper, but they have also brought in several players who may be signed to one of their practice squad vacancies.
Lions place C.J. Gardner-Johnson, James Houston on IR
The Detroit Lions have placed both C.J. Gardner-Johnson and James Houston on injured reserve, meaning both will be out at least four game—but likely much more.
Detroit Lions signing RB Zonovan Knight to 53-man roster
The Detroit Lions are promoting RB Zonovan Knight from the team’s practice squad, indicating David Montgomery is likely to miss Sunday’s game vs. the Atlanta Falcons.
Lions LT Taylor Decker downgraded to OUT, OL Kayode Awosika elevated for Week 2
The Detroit Lions have downgraded Taylor Decker for their Week 2 game against the Seattle Seahawks and elevated Kayode Awosika for offensive line depth.
Detroit Lions place Josh Paschal, Khalil Dorsey on IR
Both defensive lineman Josh Paschal and cornerback Khalil Dorsey will miss a minimum four games after being placed on injured reserve.
Lions signing DB Chase Lucas to 53-man roster
The Detroit Lions are signing practice squad defensive back Chase Lucas to the 53-man roster, meaning a corresponding move is coming.
Detroit Lions re-sign RB Craig Reynolds, move Julian Okwara to IR
The Detroit Lions brought back RB Craig Reynolds, while EDGE defender Julian Okwara will have to sit out for the first four weeks of the season.
Lions reportedly re-signing QB David Blough to practice squad
Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough is back on the team’s practice squad after spending last year with the Vikings and Cardinals.
Detroit Lions adding RB Zonovan Knight, K Michael Badgley to practice squad
The Detroit Lions have added two notable players to their practice squad: running back Zonovan Knight and kicker Michael Badgley.
Former Detroit Lions CB Starling Thomas V claimed off waivers by Arizona Cardinals
The Detroit Lions lost only a single player to the waiver wire, promising undrafted rookie cornerback Starling Thomas v.
Detroit Lions reportedly waive CB Starling Thomas V
In what has to be the most surprising Detroit Lions roster cut, undrafted rookie CB Starling Thomas V has been waived.
Detroit Lions activating Emmanuel Moseley from PUP list
The Detroit Lions are activating CB Emmanuel Moseley from the Physically Unable to Perform list, making him eligible to play as early as Week 1.
Detroit Lions to waive Parker Romo, release Darrell Daniels
The Detroit Lions are down to just one kicker, but even Riley Patterson may not be safe.
Detroit Lions waiving CB Chase Lucas
Despite a strong finish to the preseason and value on special teams, the Detroit Lions are parting ways with CB Chase Lucas, their 2022 seventh-round pick.
Report: Detroit Lions waiving WR Dylan Drummond
Despite one of the stronger training camps at his position, Detroit Lions undrafted rookie Dylan Drummond has been waived.
Report: Lions keeping QB Hendon Hooker on NFI list to start season
Detroit Lions third-round pick Hendon Hooker will miss the first four games of the season, as the rookie quarterback will remain on the NFI list to start the year.
Germain Ifedi among Detroit Lions’ first 13 cuts
The Detroit Lions announced their first wave of cuts, releasing/waiving 13 players from their roster.
Lions releasing DT Christian Covington
The Detroit Lions are releasing seven-year veteran defensive tackle Christian Covington as their 2023 roster cuts begin.
Detroit Lions release Saivion Smith with injury settlement
Detroit Lions safety Saivion Smith has been cut after a valiant return from a scary injury in 2022.
Detroit Lions waive/injured RB Mohamed Ibrahim, add safety depth
The Detroit Lions have added a new safety after injuries to Ifeatu Melifonwu and Saivion Smith. While Mohamed Ibrahim was waived with an injury designation.
Lions reportedly signing former Chargers wide receiver Jason Moore
The Detroit Lions are signing former Chargers receiver Jason Moore, who has made 20 game appearances in four years with Los Angeles.
Detroit Lions to waive WR Denzel Mims with injury designation
Former second-round pick Denzel Mims lasted just a month in Detroit Lions camp and is being waived after dealing with an injury.
Detroit Lions signing all-XFL center after Ross Pierschbacher injury
The Detroit Lions are signing XFL star center Alex Mollette after backup Ross Pierschbacher was injured in the preseason opener vs. the Giants.
Lions roster moves: Ross Pierschbacher released with injury designation, among other moves
The Detroit Lions made three roster moves on Sunday, releasing two players and adding one.
Detroit Lions reportedly giving Kalif Raymond 2-year extension
The Detroit Lions are handing Kalif Raymond a two-year extension that reportedly will make him one of the highest-paid punt returners in the league.
RB Justin Jackson retires among slew of roster moves—including Bridgewater signing
The Detroit Lions announced on Thursday that RB Justin Jackson has retired, while making the Teddy Bridgewater signing official.
Report: Detroit Lions release OL Logan Stenberg
Per an ESPN report, the Detroit Lions are releasing guard Logan Stenberg, the team’s fourth-round pick in 2020.
Detroit Lions signing QB Teddy Bridgewater
The Detroit Lions now have a backup quarterback training camp battle, as they are signing Teddy Bridgewater to a 1-year deal.
Detroit Lions sign OL Bobby Hart, decide on long snapper
The Detroit Lions announced on Monday that they’ve added a new offensive lineman and made a decision in their long-snapper battle.
Detroit Lions sign WR Avery Davis, waive EDGE Zach Morton
The Detroit Lions have added an intriguing prospect to compete for a wide receiver spot on the depth chart.
Detroit Lions reportedly signing former USFL cornerback
The Detroit Lions have signed former USFL cornerback Tae Hayes, who had 37 tackles and a pick in the league’s 2022 season.
Detroit Lions add 2 new tight ends after Shane Zylstra injury
The Detroit Lions are signing two tight ends to their roster, Darrell Daniels and Daniel Helm, as injury replacements and depth competition.