August 30, 2022

Detroit Lions announce surprise cuts as deadline passes

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The final roster cut deadline has come and gone and just moments ago, the Detroit Lions announced a plethora of roster moves, including a couple that are surprising.

As you can see below, the Lions have released RB Justin Jackson (not surprising) and Godwin Igwebuike, which means RB Jermar Jefferson has made the 53-man roster.

The Detroit Lions' 53-man roster is set.... almost

Detroit Lions announce surprise cuts as deadline passes

Here are all of the moves the Detroit Lions just announced.

PLACED ON RESERVE/PUP:

CB Jerry Jacobs

RELEASED:

QB Tim Boyle
LB Jarrad Davis
TE Devin Funchess

DL Bruce Hector
RB Justin Jackson
T Kendall Lamm

T Dan Skipper

WAIVED:

WR Maurice Alexander

CB Cedric Boswell
TE Derrick Deese
T Obinna Eze

CB Mark Gilbert
LB James Houston
RB Godwin Igwebuike

WR Tom Kennedy
CB A.J. Parker
K Riley Patterson

T Darrin Paulo
WR Kalil Pimpleton
LB Anthony Pittman

CB Saivion Smith

WAIVED INJURED:

DL Eric Banks

WR Trinity Benson
DL Jashon Cornell
G Kevin Jarvis

S C.J. Moore

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