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Detroit Lions Transactions

All the roster moves from the Detroit Lions reported by SB Nation's Pride of Detroit.

Report: Lions waiving WR Tom Kennedy

Despite a solid preseason, Tom Kennedy is part of the Detroit Lions’ first round of cuts from 80 to 53.

Report: Lions release TE Devin Funchess, waive WR Kalil Pimpleton

The Detroit Lions have let go the rookie wide receiver out of Central Michigan.

Detroit Lions cut down to 85 players, waive Brady Breeze, Josh Johnson

The Detroit Lions have made the final two cuts necessary to get down to 85 players by Tuesday’s deadline.

Lions release TE Garrett Griffin, waive TE Nolan Givan, C Ryan McCollum

The Detroit Lions have begun reducing their roster from 90 to 85 players, beginning with two tight ends and a reserve center.

Lions sign OT Kendall Lamm; Zein Obeid becomes 4th Lion to retire

The Detroit Lions have added veteran offensive tackle Kendall Lamm to compete for a reserve spot along their offensive line.

Lions RB Greg Bell reverts to IR list; C.J. Moore off NFI

Bell heads to IR after suffering a back/hip injury in Week 1 of training camp, while C.J. Moore is ready to re-enter the safety competition.

Lions sign WR/RET Maurice Alexander, waive/injured RB Greg Bell

The Lions add USFL wide receiver/returner Maurice Alexander and waive Greg Bell after injury.

Lions sign RB Justin Jackson, WR Corey Sutton retires

With Greg Bell sidelined due to a back injury, the Lions signed Justin Jackson, a four-year veteran and former 7th-round pick of the Chargers.

Detroit Lions sign OT Darrin Paulo, waive injured LB Natrez Patrick

The Detroit Lions made a roster move on Thursday, releasing one injured player in order to find a replacement for another injured player.

Lions place Okwara, Paschal, Jacobs on PUP, Jameson Williams on NFI

Several Lions players will begin 2022 training camp sidelined with injuries, including two draft picks.

Detroit Lions sign DL Isaiah Buggs

The Lions are adding some interior defensive line help after the retirement of John Penisini.

Detroit Lions sign 2nd-round rookie Josh Paschal

With second-round pick Josh Paschal signing his rookie deal, the Detroit Lions now have their entire 2022 draft class under contract.

Detroit Lions sign Devin Funchess, list him as a tight end

Devin Funchess, a former Michigan tight end/wide receiver, is getting another shot in the NFL, this time with the Detroit Lions.

Lions claim DL John Cominsky off waivers, release K Aldrick Rosas

The Lions have reportedly signed a former fourth-round pick and released one of their three kickers.

Lions sign rookie minicamp tryout LB Natrez Patrick, waive Jessie Lemonier

The Lions have signed one player who was at rookie minicamp as a tryout... even though he’s a three-year NFL player.

Detroit Lions waive Jalen Elliott, Javon McKinley, creating ample space for rookie class

The Detroit Lions have released two more players, giving them 12 roster spots available to sign their UDFA rookie class.

Detroit Lions waive quarterback Steven Montez

As the Lions continue to clear their roster for the incoming rookie class, Detroit’s QB4 is the latest to be cut.

Detroit Lions waive 5 players, paving way for UDFA signings

The Detroit Lions have parted ways with five depth players, likely to make room for some upcoming UDFA signings.

Detroit Lions waive TE Hunter Bryant, LB Curtis Bolton

The Detroit Lions waived two players to likely make room for the upcoming draft class and undrafted rookies.

2022 Detroit Lions free agency, offseason tracker: Latest signings, trades

Keeping track of all the Detroit Lions moves during the 2022 offseason.

Detroit Lions re-sign former 1st-round pick Jarrad Davis

After a year with the New York Jets, Jarrad Davis is coming back to the team who drafted him in 2017.

Report: Detroit Lions signing former Ravens LB Chris Board

The Lions have added a special teams ace who could compete for a starting linebacker job in 2022.

Report: Lions sign CB Mike Hughes to a 1-year contract

Lions add a 25-year-old former first round corner.

Lions reportedly signing former Saints TE Garrett Griffin

Griffen is a blocking H-back who has previously been coached by Dan Campbell.

Report: Detroit Lions re-sign QB David Blough

The Lions are bringing back QB3.

Detroit Lions offer statement on the release of Trey Flowers

Lions management thanked Flowers for helping set "a foundation for the future."

Report: Detroit Lions re-signing Kalif Raymond to a 2-year deal

The Lions bring back some receiver depth and their top option as a returner.

Report: Detroit Lions re-sign Charles Harris to a 2-year contract

The Lions bring back their most productive pass rusher from 2021.

Report: Detroit Lions signing DJ Chark to 1-year deal

The Lions have the big-bodied receiver they’ve been looking for this offseason.

Detroit Lions reportedly sign Tracy Walker to 3-year, $25 million deal

The Lions are bringing back Walker, who has been a solid player and bigger leader in Detroit’s secondary.

Detroit Lions re-sign LB Alex Anzalone, LB Shaun Dion Hamilton, S Jalen Elliott

Lions add four defenders just ahead of the 2022 free agency tampering period

Report: Lions re-signing QB Tim Boyle to a 1-year, $2 million deal

The Lions’ are bringing back their backup quarterback from 2021, despite some struggles on the field.

Report: Lions agree to terms with backup center Evan Brown

Brown earned another contract in Detroit after a solid year backing up Frank Ragnow.

Report: Lions re-sign C.J. Moore to a 1-year contract

Lion bring back one of their core special teams contributors.

Detroit Lions re-sign C Ryan McCollum, EDGE Rashod Berry

The Lions add two more depth options on either side of the line.

Detroit Lions re-sign linebacker Josh Woods

Woods gives the Lions linebacker and special teams depth.