Pride Of Detroit - 2016 Detroit Lions roster cuts: Tracking every move from 90 players to 53A Detroit Lions blog by Lions fans, for Lions fans.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/51601/pod-fav.png2017-09-02T13:34:24-04:00http://www.prideofdetroit.com/rss/stream/124573752017-09-02T13:34:24-04:002017-09-02T13:34:24-04:00Lions cuts: Leo Koloamatangi waived by Detroit
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<p>The rookie backup center is a likely candidate for the practice squad. </p> <p id="DR2Iy3"><a href="https://twitter.com/mikerothstein/status/904032744291708928">According to ESPN’s Michael Rothstein</a>, the <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> have waived center <span>Leo Koloamatangi</span>. </p>
<p id="4Kl92k">Koloamatangi entered training camp as a potential sleeper. The undrafted rookie took second-string reps at center for most of training camp, but failed to improve and suddenly saw his playing time given away to players like <span>Graham Glasgow</span> and even Joe Dahl. He stood out in a good way in the preseason finale, but it was too little, too late. </p>
<p id="5YOYy9">The Hawaii graduate still has a chance to potentially develop as a backup center if the Lions decide to bring him back on the practice squad. After a promising preseason and camp, you have to think that is where Koloamatangi is headed. </p>
<p id="n1cXQF">The Detroit Lions are currently down to 67 players. With Armonty Bryant and <span>Khyri Thornton</span> expected to go on the suspended list, and <span>Taylor Decker</span> expected to stay on the PUP list, the Lions are just 11 cuts away from 53 players. </p>
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017/9/2/16246684/leo-koloamatangi-waived-detroit-lions-cuts-2017Jeremy Reisman2016-09-05T07:30:08-04:002016-09-05T07:30:08-04:00 Lions players react to the team’s cuts
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<p>This weekend was rough on the Detroit Lions players on the bubble. Several went to social media to express their feelings.</p> <p id="94nXGY">It was an emotional weekend for the players of the National Football League. A handful of players beat the odds and completed their dreams of landing on an NFL roster. However, for nearly 700 player across the league, their pursuit of a football career hit a snag. The <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> alone cut ties 21 players over the weekend, but brought back seven of those to the team’s practice squad. The emotional roller coaster of that journey was caught on social media. Here’s a scattering of those moments.</p>
<p id="W46dmE">Many hoped cornerback <span>Alex Carter</span>’s career would finally take off after disappointingly losing his rookie year to injury. Things didn’t work out that way, as the Lions ended up waiving the young player. However, Carter joined the team’s practice squad on Sunday and appears thankful for the opportunity.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">One step forward in the journey. Thankful for all the blessings.</p>— Alex Carter (@AlexCarter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexCarter/status/772606458726866944">September 5, 2016</a>
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<p id="JPAgG0">Not many gave Incarnate Word’s <span>Cole Wick</span> much of a chance to make the final roster when the Lions signed the undrafted free agent tight end. But after a slew of injuries and some impressive play in the preseason, Wick beat the odds. He’s very excited: </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just want to thank everyone for all the support over the past few months! Can't wait to start the regular season! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnePride?src=hash">#OnePride</a> ⚪️</p>— Cole Wick (@kingcole45) <a href="https://twitter.com/kingcole45/status/772512944668176393">September 4, 2016</a>
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<p id="N1I1de">Fan favorite <span>Jace Billingsley</span> didn’t make the final 53-man roster, much to the chagrin of the Pride Of Detroit staff, but he was brought back to the practice squad and is ready to get to work: </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Glad to be staying in Detroit! Let's go to work. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnePride?src=hash">#OnePride</a></p>— Jace Billingsley (@jacegable) <a href="https://twitter.com/jacegable/status/772508584336908291">September 4, 2016</a>
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<p id="gqsLNB"><span>Zach Zenner</span> wasn’t ever much of a question to make the final roster, but he took the time to be thankful of the moment anyways: </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Looking forward to another year in Detroit!</p>— Zach Zenner (@zenner31) <a href="https://twitter.com/zenner31/status/772186456504754177">September 3, 2016</a>
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<p id="6TDaiC">Let’s take a moment to celebrate the career of Don Carey. For a player that has mostly contributed on special teams, he’s had an amazingly long career. Carey is one of four Lions on the current roster that have been with the team since 2011. Considering how short typical NFL careers are and how quickly teams overturn their roster, this is a true accomplishment. Carey doesn’t seem to take that for granted: </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to see another year in this league. 8 seasons and still going strong! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IfICanDoItYouCanTo?src=hash">#IfICanDoItYouCanTo</a> <a href="https://t.co/eJZyd52Pgb">pic.twitter.com/eJZyd52Pgb</a></p>— Don Carey III (@DonCarey) <a href="https://twitter.com/DonCarey/status/772195915251736576">September 3, 2016</a>
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<p id="DxAhdE">Unfortunately, Saturday and Sunday weren’t as happy for a bunch of NFL players. For Chase Farris and <span>Jay Lee</span>, it meant searching elsewhere to keep their football careers alive. They’re both keeping their head high: </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thats you can't keep a good one down <a href="https://twitter.com/Reeketharuler">@Reeketharuler</a></p>— Chase Farris (@ChaseFarris57) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChaseFarris57/status/772164586770407425">September 3, 2016</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thanks to the Lions organization for giving me an opportunity. Changes happen everyday and unfortunately I was one of them. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/imNOTdone?src=hash">#imNOTdone</a></p>— Jay Lee (@AirTraffic_Lee4) <a href="https://twitter.com/AirTraffic_Lee4/status/772581436016558080">September 4, 2016</a>
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<p id="ozwSZV">We wish all of the Detroit Lions players, former and current, a good luck for the 2016 season. </p>
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/9/5/12798068/nfl-roster-cuts-lions-players-react-jace-billingsley-don-careyJeremy Reisman2016-09-04T14:16:18-04:002016-09-04T14:16:18-04:00Lions add former Vikings TE Brian Leonhardt to practice squad, two others
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<p>The Detroit Lions have a new tight end on their practice squad.</p> <p id="e89K5M">The <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> are continuing to fill out their practice squad, and with Dave Birkett’s most recent update, the Lions are up to eight players on their 10-man roster. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lions PS so far: George Winn, Charles Washington, Jace Billingsley, Brandon Thomas, Alex Carter, TJ jones and Brian Leonhardt</p>— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) <a href="https://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/772494532487311361">September 4, 2016</a>
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<p id="wwO6rh">The new names on this list are cornerback <span>Alex Carter</span>, defensive back <span>Charles Washington</span> and newcomer tight end Brian Leonhardt. Carter and Washington don’t come as huge surprises, as the Lions are a bit thin at cornerback, and the two young corners have a lot of untapped potential.</p>
<p id="yUomup">However, the addition of Leonhardt is interesting. The Lions are in obvious need of tight end depth while <span>Andrew Quarless</span> serves a two-game suspension, <span>Brandon Pettigrew</span> remains on the PUP list and <span>Eric Ebron</span>’s injury status remains up in the air. </p>
<p id="yccf7a">Leonhard was waived from the <a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/">Minnesota Vikings</a> last Tuesday. As an undrafted rookie in 2013, Leonhardt played two years with the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Oakland Raiders</a>, but only appeared in 12 games. There he caught six catches for 35 yards and a touchdown. Since then, he’s jumped around from the <a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">49ers</a> and Vikings in 2015. Because Leonhardt has an acquired season, he also fits under the special exemption on the practice squad, meaning the Lions have filled three of those four spots on the practice squad.</p>
<p id="mYdFcn">The Lions now have eight of their 10 positions filled on the practice squad. Follow along with <a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/9/4/12791774/2016-detroit-lions-practice-squad-tracker-roster-moves">all of the practice squad updates here</a>.</p>
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/9/4/12793484/lions-add-former-viking-brian-leonhardt-practice-squad-alex-carter-charles-washingtonJeremy Reisman2016-09-04T13:40:13-04:002016-09-04T13:40:13-04:00RB Winn, WR Billingsley, OL Thomas join practice squad
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<p>The Lions continue to build their practice squad.</p> <p id="Ga4PEF">After Dwayne Washington showed immense progress throughout the preseason, it made <span>George Winn</span>’s spot on the roster expendable. But the <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> aren’t done with the running back yet. <a href="https://twitter.com/Justin_Rogers/status/772486076623626241">According to </a><a href="https://twitter.com/Justin_Rogers/status/772486076623626241">Justin Rogers</a>, Winn will return to the Lions as part of the team’s practice squad.</p>
<p id="4Q1smE">Winn will fill one of the four practice squad spots designated for players with one or two acquired season in the NFL. Along with <span>TJ Jones</span>, the Lions have already filled two of those four spots. </p>
<p id="silVdi">Winn has been with the Lions since 2014, appearing in 19 games and tallying 9 special teams tackles along the way. Winn hasn’t been much of a runner in Detroit. In his two years, he only has 23 carries for a meager 74 yards. However, if the Lions need special teams help, they can now call up their hometown back off the practice squad. </p>
<p id="nEjr4V">In addition to Winn, the Lions have added wide receiver Jace Billingsley to the practice squad <a href="https://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/772486678657265666">per Dave Birkett</a>. Billingsley, a fan favorite here, had an outstanding preseason. He showed his skills both as a receiver and as a punt and kick returner. </p>
<p id="C0XKXR">Brandon Thomas has also been added to the practice squad <a href="https://twitter.com/caplannfl/status/772487348231741441">according to Adam Caplan</a>. The Lions added the young offensive lineman via a trade with the 49ers that sent wide receiver Jeremy Kerley to San Francisco. Thomas brings potential after an injury-riddled past derailed his career with the 49ers. </p>
<p id="BWDBVe"><a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/9/4/12791774/2016-detroit-lions-practice-squad-tracker-roster-moves">Follow all of the Lions’ practice squad additions with our Practice Squad Tracker. </a></p>
<p id="nZe85R"><strong>UPDATE: </strong>Jace Billingsley confirmed on Twitter he’ll continue to be a part of the Lions organization: </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Glad to be staying in Detroit! Let's go to work. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnePride?src=hash">#OnePride</a></p>— Jace Billingsley (@jacegable) <a href="https://twitter.com/jacegable/status/772508584336908291">September 4, 2016</a>
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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/9/4/12793134/detroit-lions-practice-squad-george-winn-jace-billingsley-brandon-thomasJeremy Reisman2016-09-04T13:19:00-04:002016-09-04T13:19:00-04:00QB Jake Rudock clears waivers, joins Lions practice squad
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<p>The highly popular Lions backup quarterback has returned to the team’s practice squad.</p> <p id="xAOdtQ">Jake Rudock did just about everything he possibly could as a sixth-round rookie to make the final 53-man roster. However, the Detroit Lions decided to waive the former Wolverine quarterback in an effort to trim their roster, much to the dismay of many fans who believed Rudock should have either been the team’s third quarterback or displaced Dan Orlovsky as the backup.</p>
<p id="zEqvzF">However, Rudock is now back with the team. The quarterback cleared waivers on Sunday afternoon and the Lions are signing him back to the practice squad. He will now be allowed to practice and workout with the team throughout the 2016 season, but will not be on the roster during game day. </p>
<p id="De7pKE">Rudock joins TJ Jones, who will also join the practice squad <a href="https://twitter.com/Justin_Rogers/status/772467036538667009">according to Justin Rogers</a>. The Lions have eight more position left on the practice squad, while players like Jace Billingsley and Jay Lee remain eligible to return. </p>
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/9/4/12793024/qb-jake-rudock-clears-waivers-joins-lions-practice-squadJeremy Reisman2016-09-04T13:09:48-04:002016-09-04T13:09:48-04:00DT Reid only Lions player claimed, Detroit adds LB Armbrister
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<p>The Detroit Lions have added a linebacker while only losing one player to waivers. </p> <p id="Cb7Z5w">The noon claim deadline for players placed on the waiver wire this weekend has passed, and reports are now rolling in for which players have been claimed and which have cleared. Justin Rogers is reporting that <span>TJ Jones</span> has cleared waiver and should return to the practice squad once the <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Lions</a> can make that decision (at 1 p.m.). However, the Lions also have apparently brought in a new player to the roster. </p>
<p id="eOyvWy"><a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/772477231993987073">According to Pro Football Talk</a>, the Detroit Lions have claimed former <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jaguars</a> linebacker Thurston Armbrister. Armbrister was undrafted in 2015 and played 16 games for the team his rookie year, tallying 15 tackles in three starts. </p>
<p id="xWOWGq">In addition to gaining Armbrister, the Lions lost the opportunity to bring <span>Caraun Reid</span> back to the practice squad, as the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers">Chargers</a> claimed him <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/772478306780221440">according to Pro Football Talk</a>. Reid was eligible to return via the new practice squad rules, but he never made it that far. </p>
<p id="FIECvq">The good news for Detroit is Reid was the only player to be claimed on waivers, <a href="https://twitter.com/Justin_Rogers/status/772479305242804224">according to </a><a href="https://twitter.com/Justin_Rogers/status/772479305242804224">Justin Rogers</a><a href="https://twitter.com/Justin_Rogers/status/772479305242804224">.</a> That means players like receivers <span>Jay Lee</span>, <span>Jace Billingsley</span> and quarterback <span>Jake Rudock</span> could all be added to the practice squad. </p>
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/9/4/12792832/report-caraun-reid-claimed-on-waivers-detroit-adds-lb-thurston-armbristerJeremy Reisman2016-09-04T12:15:07-04:002016-09-04T12:15:07-04:00Detroit Lions 2016 practice squad tracker
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<p>Stay updated with our tracker as the Lions build their 10-man practice squad.</p> <p id="rPgYY7">The <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> have <a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/9/3/12782048/2016-nfl-cuts-detroit-lions-establish-final-53-man-roster">their 53-man roster set</a> — for now — and the next step in the process will be building their 10-man practice squad. We’ll be tracking all of the moves below as the news comes in. Teams are notified of which players went unclaimed through waivers at Noon on Sunday and can start building their practice squad an hour later at 1 p.m. ET. </p>
<p id="GJegsE">There is a lot of anticipation building for several Lions players that did not make the cut. <span>Jake Rudock</span>, <span>Jace Billingsley</span> and <span>Jay Lee</span> all made very strong cases for a roster spot in the preseason finale against the <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/">Bills</a>, but at this point, it remains unclear if they will clear waivers. If they do, those three have to be high priorities to bring back to the practice squad. </p>
<p id="19bKwD">Here’s some resources you may want to look over before the practice squad is built:</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/9/3/12787358/detroit-lions-cuts-eligible-for-practice-squad">List of Lions cuts who are eligible for the practice squad</a></li>
<li id="eYcQ3r"><a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/9/2/12764784/2016-detroit-lions-roster-cuts-timeline-dates-times-deadlines-practice-squad-rules-eligibility">Practice squad rules, deadline, how the waiver wire system works</a></li>
<li id="HaHwA8"><a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/8/29/12544668/2016-nfl-practice-squad-eligibility-rules">Every detail of the practice squad rulebook explained</a></li>
<li id="2AVQTO">List of potential roster claims for the Lions</li>
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<p id="l2ini0">The Detroit Lions have 16th priority in waivers (based on the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">2016 NFL Draft</a> order). Tune in at 1 p.m. ET to see if the Lions claimed anyone and who they bring back for the practice squad.</p>
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<strong>12:15 - </strong>The Lions can’t officially add anyone to the roster until 1 p.m. but it looks like TJ Jones will be on the practice squad: </li></ul>
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<p id="dPRmNA">(This has since been confirmed by Rogers and Dave Birkett)</p>
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<strong>1 p.m. - </strong>QB Jake Rudock has been added to the practice squad, <a href="https://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/772481002841186304">per Dave Birkett</a>
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<strong>1:30 p.m. - </strong>RB George Winn has been added, <a href="https://twitter.com/Justin_Rogers/status/772486076623626241">per Justin Rogers</a>
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<strong>1:30 p.m. - </strong>WR Jace Billingsley has been added, <a href="https://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/772486678657265666">per Dave Birkett</a>
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<strong>1:35 p.m. </strong>- OL Brandon Thomas has been added, per <a href="https://twitter.com/caplannfl/status/772487348231741441">Adam Caplan</a>
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<strong>2:00 p.m.</strong>- CB Alex Carter, <a href="https://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/772494532487311361">per Dave Birkett</a>
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<strong>2:00</strong> <strong>p.m.</strong> - <strong> </strong>DB Charles Washington, <a href="https://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/772494532487311361">per Dave Birkett</a>
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<strong>2:00 p.m - </strong>TE Brian Leonhardt (from Vikings), <a href="https://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/772494532487311361">per Dave Birkett</a>
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<strong>4:00 p.m. </strong>- The Detroit Lions <a href="http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-sign-8-players-to-teams-practice-squad/27beee34-e776-466f-99c9-1afb7f807aef">confirmed the above eight signings</a>.</li>
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<strong>4:05 p.m. - </strong>WR Isaac Fruechte (from Vikings) has been added to the squad, <a href="https://twitter.com/DWolfsonKSTP/status/772515996716367873">per Darren Wolfson</a> (<s>not confirmed by team yet </s><a href="http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-WR-Isaac-Fruechte-and-LB-Steve-Longa-to-practice-squad/6c5713ba-b312-4f2a-b0c4-fe9087c57ab3">now confirmed by team</a>)</li>
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<strong>Monday 12:30 p.m. </strong>- LB Steve Longa added, <a href="http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-WR-Isaac-Fruechte-and-LB-Steve-Longa-to-practice-squad/6c5713ba-b312-4f2a-b0c4-fe9087c57ab3">per Detroit Lions</a>
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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/9/4/12791774/2016-detroit-lions-practice-squad-tracker-roster-movesJeremy Reisman2016-09-04T08:00:03-04:002016-09-04T08:00:03-04:002016 Detroit Lions projected depth chart
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<p>Here’s a look at what the Detroit Lions depth chart looks like.</p> <p id="A16pJP">With the Detroit Lions establishing their 53-man roster on Saturday, the team that we’ll see for the 2016 season is starting to take form. It’s still likely the Lions will tinker with the bottom of their roster. The Lions are still expected to put Jon Bostic on injured reserve, and they will also get their shot at waived players from other teams at noon on Sunday. That being said, we still have a pretty good idea of where most of the roster will stand in 2016. So without further ado, here’s a look at our projected depth chart.</p>
<h3 id="IIJ7fX"><strong>Offense</strong></h3>
<p id="w6EUu2"><strong>QB: </strong>Matthew Stafford | Dan Orlovsky</p>
<p id="uW1rsY"><strong>RB: </strong>Ameer Abdullah | Theo Riddick | Zach Zenner | Dwayne Washington</p>
<p id="GtPhaf"><strong>WR: </strong>Marvin Jones | Andre Roberts</p>
<p id="h0MBZw"><strong>WR: </strong>Golden Tate</p>
<p id="bTLDPu"><strong>WR: </strong>Anquan Boldin </p>
<p id="jnMQ4r"><strong>FB: </strong>Michael Burton </p>
<p id="ch81j2"><strong>TE: </strong>Eric Ebron | Cole Wick | Orson Charles</p>
<p id="yXzzOt"><strong>LT: </strong>Taylor Decker | Cornelius Lucas</p>
<p id="qIXIwj"><strong>LG: </strong>Laken Tomlinson | Joe Dahl</p>
<p id="M4xrwg"><strong>C: </strong>Travis Swanson | Graham Glasgow</p>
<p id="KYn4A8"><strong>RG: </strong>Larry Warford </p>
<p id="v4v0q5"><strong>RT: </strong>Riley Reiff | Corey Robinson</p>
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<h3 id="i7uA6c">Defense</h3>
<p id="AoBKpS"><strong>DE: </strong>Devin Taylor | Wallace Gilberry | Kerry Hyder</p>
<p id="U6WrFB"><strong>DT: </strong>Tyrunn Walker | Khyri Thornton | Stefan Charles</p>
<p id="CQ5T5S"><strong>DT: </strong>Haloti Ngata | A’Shawn Robinson </p>
<p id="WcHiNK"><strong>DE: </strong>Ezekiel Ansah | Brandon Copeland | Anthony Zettel</p>
<p id="d1yjt0"><strong>WLB: </strong>DeAndre Levy | Jon Bostic </p>
<p id="OEzl0E"><strong>MLB: </strong>Tahir Whitehead | Antwione Williams</p>
<p id="nqSctQ"><strong>SLB: </strong>Kyle Van Noy | <s>Josh Bynes</s> Thurston Armbrister </p>
<p id="xUhAVi"><strong>CB: </strong>Darius Slay | Johnson Bademosi</p>
<p id="3XynCn"><strong>CB: </strong>Nevin Lawson | Adairius Barnes</p>
<p id="LqdfBo"><strong>CB: </strong>Quandre Diggs</p>
<p id="e0XjL1"><strong>SS: </strong>Rafael Bush | Tavon Wilson | Miles Killebrew</p>
<p id="CxBnjd"><strong>FS: </strong>Glover Quin | Don Carey</p>
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<h3 id="UiDcfU">Special teams:</h3>
<p id="Jb4GwF"><strong>K: </strong>Matt Prater</p>
<p id="1IQ9Zt"><strong>P: </strong>Sam Martin</p>
<p id="p36OMt"><strong>LS: </strong>Don Muhlbach</p>
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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/9/4/12782094/2016-detroit-lions-depth-chart-projectionJeremy Reisman