With more questions regarding the depth at the running back position, the Lions have brought a new piece into the fold. #Lions signed former #Buccaneers RB Mike James to their practice squad. — Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) October 3, 2016 Mike James, who played with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2013 and 2014, has run for 332 … Read more
The Detroit Lions may be in full preparation mode for this Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts, but that did not stop GM Bob Quinn from making a couple of roster moves on Friday. [bctt tweet=”The Lions made multiple roster moves on Friday.” username=”detsportsnation”] According to the Lions, they have signed OL Chase Farris to … Read more
General manager Bob Quinn and the Detroit Lions have determined their final roster today. With the deadline coming and going, below are the following players who didn’t make the cut: Per Detroitlions.com: PLAYERS WAIVED: WR Jace Billingsley, CB Alex Carter, WR Quinshad Davis, LB Jayson DiManche, TE Adam Fuehne, LB Zaviar Gooden, LB Khaseem Greene, C Gabe … Read more
DETROIT LIONS (1-1) @ BALTIMORE RAVENS (2-0) WHERE: M&T Bank Stadium – Baltimore, MD KICKOFF: 7:00 p.m. EST WEATHER: Sunny. High 87F. Winds E at 4 mph. TV/RADIO: WJBK-TV FOX 2/News Talk 760 | WJR-AM LINE: Ravens -3, Over/Under 43 Injury Report Baltimore Joe Flacco QB Knee Probable (Expected to play) Elvis Dumervil LB Foot Probable Breshad Perriman WR … Read more
There might not be another player on the Detroit Lions roster who has helped his stock more than rookie Dwayne Washington. Not only did he leapfrog fellow running backs Stevan Ridley, who was cut from the team Thursday morning, and George Winn in the preseason carry order, he has also made quite the impression on head … Read more
At the start of training camp, there were quite a few Detroit Lions who seemingly had their roster spot locked up. Due to injuries, some free-agent additions, or just flat-out underperformance, they now find themselves in a position they would rather not be in. Here are five Lions players who should be slightly worried regarding their roster … Read more
With a young running back stable that already consisted of Ameer Abdullah, Zach Zenner, Theo Riddick, and George Winn, the Lions jumped at the opportunity this offseason to sign an experienced veteran in Stevan Ridley. Prior to the insertion of Ridley, the four backs already on the roster only had seven years of combined NFL experience. Ridley himself has been in … Read more
Since suffering a serious chest injury during Week 6 against the Chicago Bears last season, Zach Zenner has been on the road to recovery to get himself into good enough shape so he could once again step foot on the football field. Zenner suffered a partially collapsed lung and fractured four ribs in five different … Read more
With the majority of free agency in the books and NFL Draft behind us, it’s time to start thinking about what the Detroit Lions roster will look like in 2016. There is no question about it that the roster will look much different than it did last season, and some familar faces could be on … Read more
Running back George Winn will be competing for a roster spot in the Lions running back stable when training camp begins. #Lions have re-signed ERFA RB George Winn. pic.twitter.com/XkQG7fd52t — Detroit Lions (@Lions) April 8, 2016 An exclusive rights free agent (contract expired, three or fewer years in the league), Winn has 23 carries for 74 … Read more
With the writing all but on the wall for Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris, it appears that teams will soon have the chance to line up for the 27-year old’s services. For the Lions, this could be an intriguing opportunity. As it stands right now, the running backs on their roster are Ameer Abdullah, Theo Riddick, Zach Zenner, as well as George … Read more
Once the new Detroit Lions general manager is hired, he will have some decisions to make regarding what to do with their impending free agents. The Lions have a total of 24 players who will hit the market, including a handful of starters. The new salary cap is expected to inflate to at least $150 … Read more
According to reports, the Detroit Lions have signed RB Marion Grice to the practice squad. The move comes one day after the team announced that rookie running back Zach Zenner was being placed on IR. The Lions are signing RB Marion Grice to their practice squad. Last with the Arizona Cardinals this preseason. — Dave … Read more
As the deadline begins to approach the inevitable is upon us and the Detroit Lions begin to make their cuts. Some of the biggest of the day include QB Kellen Moore, TE Joseph Fauria, and RB George Winn. The Boise State Star QB Kellen Moore is still practice squad eligible, and so is RB George … Read more
There’s something peculiarly funny about the NFL preseason. The consensus of American football fans hate it. The majority of NFL players and coaches either think it shouldn’t exist or should be shortened two-fold. It’s seen as a waste of time with unneeded injury risk and universal meaningless purpose. These points may all be truer than … Read more
The Black and Blue will suit up for their final preseason game this evening at home against the Buffalo Bills. What to watch: If you are a fan, you are thankful that the season is just ahead. If you are a player on the bubble to make the 53 man roster, you are living for today. … Read more
