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Detroit Lions

-- Lions IR Alim McNeill --
Tue Dec 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Detroit Lions have placed DT Alim McNeill (knee) on injured reserve.

-- Dan Campbell Not Leaving Lions --
Thu Nov 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

CBS Sports reports Texas A&M initiated “backchannel communications” regarding the possibility of hiring Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell. Per the report, it was “made clear” that Campbell would be staying with the Lions.

-- Lions Sign Bruce Irvin to Practice Squad --
Tue Nov 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have signed veteran LB Bruce Irvin to the practice squad.

-- Lions IR Halapoulivaati Vaitai --
Tue Nov 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Detroit Lions have placed OL Halapoulivaati Vaitai (back) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Lions Acquire DPJ --
Tue Oct 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Detroit Lions have acquired WR Donovan Peoples-Jones from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2025 6th-round draft pick.

-- Dan Campbell Speaks on Jameson Williams --
Fri Oct 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Lions official website reports Lions HC Dan Campbell said WR Jameson Williams is still developing a rapport with QB Jared Goff and the team’s offense.

-- Lions Release Marvin Jones; He's Stepping Away from Football --
Tue Oct 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Free Press reports Detroit Lions WR Marvin Jones is stepping away from football to tend to personal matters, he announced Tuesday on Instagram. "I just want to say that I have so much love and respect for the Ford Family, the city of Detroit, my teammates and coaches," Jones wrote. "To be brief, I am stepping away from the team to take care of personal family matters. Although this was no easy decision, I cannot be the person/player that I need to be for this team as well as tend to my family from afar." The Lions officially released Jones on Tuesday.

-- Jahmyr Gibbs Plays 65 Snaps Sunday --
Mon Oct 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

PFF reports Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs played 65 of 75 snaps on Sunday against the Ravens.

-- Teddy Bridgewater Traveling Separately --
Sat Oct 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Lions official website reports Lions backup QB Teddy Bridgewater (not injury related - personal) will travel to Tampa separately from the team. There is no change to the Game Status Report regarding his availability for Sunday’s game vs. the Buccaneers.

-- Jameson Williams Plays 28 Snaps Sunday --
Mon Oct 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

PFF reports Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams debuted on Sunday, playing 28-of-60 snaps in the Lions’ win over the Panthers.

-- Jameson Williams Expected to Play About 20 Snaps Today --
Sun Oct 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams is expected to play a limited role, maybe around 20 snaps, in his return from suspension today against Carolina, per sources.

-- Lions IR Jason Cabinda --
Sat Oct 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Detroit Lions have placed FS Jason Cabinda (knee) on injured reserve, which means he’ll miss at least the next four weeks with a knee injury.

-- Lions Activate Jameson Williams --
Sat Oct 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams has been activated to the 53-man roster off of the exempt list.

-- If Jameson Williams is Active, The Lions Will Have a Plan for Him --
Fri Oct 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson said on Thursday that if WR Jameson Williams is active, the team has a plan for him to be most effective. “Yeah, I would say this — not just about Jamo but about all of our guys — whoever we have up on game day, we have a place for. They have a role,” Johnson said in his press conference. “Some guys more than others, but every week, everyone — we’re intentional about getting everyone involved in doing things that they’re capable of doing. Whether the play gets called, or whether the coverage dictates the ball going to them, that’s a different story. But here’s what I’ll say about Jamo, if he’s active this week, then he will have plays in for him this week. It’s like that with all of our skill guys.”

-- Jameson Williams Uncertain to Play This Week --
Wed Oct 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams is eligible to play against the Panthers this weekend, but whether he will play remains up in the air. “Yes, we’d love to get him up this week, but we don’t want to overload him either. That wouldn’t be fair to him,” HC Dan Campbell said.

-- Jameson Williams & One Other to be Reinstated on Monday --
Fri Sep 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the NFL is reinstating Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams and Tennessee Titans OL Nicholas Petit-Frere effective Monday, two weeks before their gambling suspensions were set to end, per sources. This is part of the newly agreed to policies related to gambling.

-- Jahmyr Gibbs to Recieve Bulk of Carries Today --
Sun Sep 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Detroit Lions rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs will receive the bulk of the carries today against the Falcons.

-- Lions IR Two --
Tue Sep 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have placed DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson (pec) and DE James Houston (ankle) on injured reserve.

-- Lions Sign Bam Knight --
Tue Sep 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have signed RB Bam Knight to their active roster from the practice squad.

-- A Bigger Role Coming for Jahmyr Gibbs --
Sun Sep 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Detroit Lions rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs will play a bigger role this week against the Seahawks. Gibbs played only 19 snaps last week.

-- Jahmyr Gibbs Expected to Play More --
Sat Sep 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs is expected to play more than the 19 of 70 offensive snaps he played in Week #1 moving forward, according to OC Ben Johnson, who attributed the relative lack of playing time to making sure the rookie was ready for the big stage. "You don't know exactly what you're going to get Week #1 with some of the young players, particularly in that environment. And so, yeah, we will get Gibbs going as he gets more comfortable. We always have plays tagged for him going into the game, but we feel really strongly about David (Montgomery) as well, so that whole combination, that one-two punch is really good for us. We had them both on the field at the same time a little bit last week, we'll probably continue to do that over the course of the season and we'll see where Gibbs best suits us each week," Johnson said.

-- Jahmyr Gibbs Will Get More Touches Moving Forward --
Sat Sep 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit News reports Lions HC Dan Campbell said rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs’ low snap count on Thursday against the Chiefs was by design. “He’ll begin to get more touches now, so that was just the beginning last night,” he said.

-- Jahmyr Gibbs a Deep Threat in the Passing Game? --
Tue Sep 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Lions official website reports Lions rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs could function as the team’s primary downfield pass-catching threat. With WR Jameson Williams suspended and WR D.J. Chark signing with Carolina this offseason, Detroit comes into 2023 without a clear-cut deep ball threat.

-- Isaiah Buggs Not Playing Thursday --
Mon Sep 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Lions official website reports Lions DT Isaiah Buggs spoke to reporters in locker room today and said coaches told him he will not be playing Thursday against the Chiefs. Buggs said he’s going to be a team player and keep working and whatever role coaches have for him he’ll do it to the best of his ability.

-- Lions Working to Extend Jared Goff --
Sun Sep 3, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Free Press reports Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff and the team have had good dialogue in regards to contract talks, GM Brad Holmes said.

-- Lions IR Julian Okwara --
Thu Aug 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Detroit Lions have placed DE Julian Okwara (undisclosed) on injured reserve.

-- Lions Activate Emmanuel Moseley --
Tue Aug 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have activated CB Emmanuel Moseley (knee) from the PUP list.

-- Nate Sudfeld Sufers Serious Knee Injury --
Mon Aug 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions QB Nate Sudfeld (knee) was carted off the field during Detroit’s preseason finale against Carolina and it sounds like he has suffered a major knee injury. HC Dan Campbell was asked Monday if Sudfeld had torn his ACL and declined to confirm that, saying Sudfeld was seeking a second opinion. But Campbell did sound as if Sudfeld is out with a long-term injury when asked about his level of concern for the quarterback.

-- Amon-Ra St. Brown Injury Update --
Tue Aug 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell says WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) is "doing good." Campbell said "we weren't going to play him in Carolina, but he's doing great."

-- Lions Release Denzel Mims --
Fri Aug 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions are waiving/injured WR Denzel Mims after a practice ankle injury led to a calf injury in rehab, a source said. He had impressed in camp and could be an interesting addition when healthy.

-- Jameson Williams OUT for the Rest of Preseason --
Thu Aug 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell says WR Jameson Williams (hamstring) will likely sit for the remainder of the preseason.

-- Amon-Ra St. Brown to Miss a Few Days --
Thu Aug 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) is expected to miss a few days of practice with an ankle injury.

-- Amon-Ra St Brown & Williams Injured --
Wed Aug 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Free Press reports Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (leg) hurt his lower right leg on the first play or 7-on-7s today, and is currently working with trainers. Meanwhile, WR Jameson Williams (hamstring) just pulled up grabbing his right hamstring.

-- Jahmyr Gibbs Debuts --
Sun Aug 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports Detroit Lions rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 3.2 YPC on his 6 carries with an 18-yard catch against the Giants this week.

-- Gibbs & LaPorta Debut --
Fri Aug 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs had six carries for 19 yards and an 18-yard catch in his preseason debut against the Giants Friday nigt. Gibbs started and played every snap before leaving in the second quarter. Meanwhile, rookie TE Sam LaPorta also debuted, but was held without a catch against the Giants. LaPorta dropped his lone target, a fourth-down pass from QB Nate Sudfeld.

-- Lions Extend Kalif Raymond --
Fri Aug 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions and WR/KR Kalif Raymond have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension making him one of the highest paid punt returners in the NFL. Raymond’s new two-year deal with the Lions is worth $14 million with $8.1 million guaranteed.

-- Lions Sign Benny Snell; Justin Jackson Retires; Release One --
Thu Aug 10, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Lions official website reports the Lions have signed free-agent RB Benny Snell and waived OG Logan Stenberg. The team also place RB Justin Jackson on the Reserve/Retired list.

-- Lions Make Player Moves --
Wed Aug 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Detroit Lions have signed free-agent RB Devine Ozigbo and waived WR Avery Davis.

-- Jameson Williams Set to Return to Practice --
Tue Aug 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams (undisclosed) missed practice over the weekend, but HC Dan Campbell says the wideout will be participating in the first of this week’s two joint sessions with the New York Giants.

-- Lions Sign Teddy Bridgewater --
Mon Aug 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have signed veteran free-agent QB Teddy Bridgewater.

-- Lions Make Player Moves --
Mon Aug 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Detroit Lions have signed veteran free-agent OL Bobby Hart. Detroit also has reached an injury settlement with WR Tom Kennedy.

-- 1-2 Punch in Lions Backfield --
Fri Aug 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports veteran RB David Montgomery and rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs will be “co-starters” in the Detroit Lions backfield this season. Though Montgomery is usually the first back to take reps with the Lions’ first-team offense, Gibbs gets plenty of reps and is deployed as a pass catcher.

-- Jameson Williams Watch --
Thu Aug 3, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell says WR Jameson Williams has to work on his hand mechanics. “He’s just gotta grind on it,” he said. “It’ll never be probably like one of these elite pass catches that you’ve seen, but it’ll be just fine. With his speed and what he’s able to do.”

-- Lions Place Emmanuel Moseley on PUP List --
Wed Aug 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions CB Emmanuel Moseley (knee) is coming off of a torn ACL that has kept him from practicing at training camp. The team has placed jim on the physically unable to perform list. Moseley can come off the list at any point, but moving him to the PUP list keeps open the possibility that he could miss the first six weeks of the regular season. Moseley had a clean-up procedure on his knee, which may have contributed to the change in his status.

-- Lots of Action Coming for Jameson Williams --
Wed Aug 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell says WR Jameson Williams will be “doused” with a ton of preseason reps. In other words, he will see plenty of playing time this summer.

-- Lions Release Shane Zylstra --
Tue Aug 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have waived TE Shane Zylstra (knee) injured. He will revert back to the team's IR after he clears waivers.

-- Shane Zylstra Likely OUT Six Months After Knee Injury --
Mon Jul 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Detroit Lions TE Shane Zylstra (knee) is believed to have suffered a serious and significant knee injury, sources say. He’ll have more tests, but there isn’t a lot of optimism. He is now expected to miss six months.

-- Lions Activate Marvin Jones --
Mon Jul 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Detroit Lions have activated WR Marvin Jones from the active NFI list.

-- Jameson Williams Set to Return to Practice --
Sun Jul 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams (leg) is expected to practice on Sunday.

-- Penei Sewell Suffers Concussion --
Sun Jul 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell says OT Penei Sewell (concussion) is in concussion protocol.

-- Sam LaPorta Earns First-Team Role --
Sat Jul 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Detroit Lions rookie TE Sam LaPorta has earned his current place with the first-team offense, according to OC Benjamin Johnson.

-- C.J. Gardner-Johnson Returns to Practice --
Sat Jul 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

MLive.com reports Detroit Lions S C.J. Gardner-Johnson (knee) returned to practice just five days after he suffered a non-contact injury.

-- Jameson Williams OUT a Day or Two --
Tue Jul 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Lions official website reports Lions WR Jameson Williams (leg) will miss a day or two due to a leg injury suffered on Monday.

-- Lions Host Teddy Bridgewater --
Mon Jul 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions hosted free-agent QB Teddy Bridgewater today, per the wire. There has been interest for some time.

-- C.J. Gardner-Johnson Injures Knee, But... --
Mon Jul 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports there is optimism that Detroit Lions DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson's knee injury, sufferred today, is not serious, per sources. More tests to come after CJGJ went down in practice today, but as one source put it: “He’s fine.” ESPN adds an MRI on Gardner-Johnson showed “no structural damage” to his knee.

-- Hendon Hooker Rehab Update --
Mon Jul 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Free Press reports Lions third-round draft pick QB Hendon Hooker (knee - NFI) is expected to be cleared sometime this fall.

-- Lions NFI Marvin Jones; Release One --
Sun Jul 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Detroit Lions have placed WR Marvin Jones on the active NFI list. The team also waived RB Greg Bell.

-- Lions Re-Sign Justin Jackson --
Fri Jul 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Detroit Lions have re-signed veteran free-agent RB Justin Jackson.

-- Lions NFI Three --
Thu Jul 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Detroit Lions have placed rookie QB Hendon Hooker (knee) on the active/non-football injury list to begin training camp, the team announced. The move was expected since Hooker is rehabbing from reconstructive knee surgery. TE Derrick Deese Jr. and DL Zach Morton were also placed on that list.

-- Adios Michael Badgley --
Thu Jul 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions are releasing PK Michael Badgley, per source. The leaves PK Riley Patterson as their kicker.

-- Denzel Mims Must Make the Lions Final Roster for Jets to Get Pick --
Thu Jul 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the WR Denzel Mims trade to the Detroit Lions from the New York Jets was for conditional picks. The condition is only met if Mims makes the team. This is a very low risk move for Detroit to make.

-- Sources: Lions Acquire Denzel Mims --
Wed Jul 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

SNY.tv reports the New York Jets are trading WR Denzel Mims to the Detroit Lions, sources said. The deal includes a conditional 6th-round draft pick to the Jets in return for a 7th-rounder from the Jets in 2025.

-- Lions Sign 2nd-Rounder Brian Branch --
Tue Jul 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have signed second-round draft pick S Brian Branch to a four-year contract. All of their drafted rookies are now under contract.

-- Lions Sign First-Rounder Jahmyr Gibbs --
Mon Jul 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have signed first-round draft pick RB Jahmyr Gibbs to a four-year contract with a 5th-year team option.

-- Hendon Hooker Rehab Update --
Tue Jul 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions QB Hendon Hooker (torn ACL) said his recovery from the torn ACL he suffered last November is progressing very well. Hooker isn’t expected to contribute right away, as there’s a good chance he remains sidelined until 2024 due to his torn ACL injury.

-- Hendon Hooker Heading Towards the NFI List --
Sun Jun 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

USA Today reports Detroit Lions rookie QB Hendon Hooker (knee) is expected to open the season on the NFI list.

-- What Amon-Ra St. Brown Wants --
Tue Jun 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Free Press reports Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown says he wants to used more as a downfield pass catcher this season.

-- Lions Sign 2nd-Rounder Sam LaPorta --
Thu Jun 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Detroit Lions have signed 2nd-round draft pick TE Sam LaPorta to a four-year contract.

-- Jahmyr Gibbs Sees First Unit Reps --
Sun Jun 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Lions official website reports Lions rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs was working with the first-team offense during recent OTAs.

-- Tracy Walker Rehab Update --
Mon May 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions S Tracy Walker (Achilles) led the team in tackles in 2021, but tore his Achilles in Week #3 last year and missed the rest of the season. Walker is working with the team during OTAs and he said he expects to be back to full activity when the Lions get to training camp this summer.

-- Two Lions Injured --
Sat May 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Lions official website reports Lions RB David Montgomery and LB Malcolm Rodriquez left open OTA practice due to injury. Both walked off and back to locker room.

-- Another Lions Player in Trouble for Gambling? --
Fri May 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the NFL is investigating a fifth Lions player who may have violated the league's gambling policy. The player under investigation is not a prominent member of the team.

-- Lions Acquire Rile Patterson --
Thu May 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports before the Jacksonville Jaguars released PK Riley Patterson, they agreed to trade him to the Detroit Lions for a late-round draft choice.

-- Lions Sign Germain Ifedi --
Tue May 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Detroit Lions have signed veteran OL Germain Ifedi.

-- Lions Sign First-Rounder Jack Campbell --
Tue May 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Detroit Lions have signed their second first-round draft pick, LB Jack Campbell, to a four-year contract with a 5th-year team option.

-- Frank Ragnow Rehab Update --
Fri May 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

MLive.com reports Detroit Lions C Frank Ragnow (foot) has suffered the same injury to his left foot in each of the last two seasons, but he’s optimistic that the worst is behind him. “Coming along,” Ragnow said. “We’re good. We’re being smart with it though. We’re not rushing and making sure I get enough rest, because last season was one to forget in terms of that. It was brutal. So, just trying to be smart with it.”

-- Sam LaPorta Impresses --
Mon May 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Detroit Lions rookie TE Sam LaPorta was "the best player on the field ... by a wide margin," during rookie minicamp this past weekend.

-- Jahmyr Gibbs Has a Minor Ankle Injury --
Sat May 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Lions official website reports Lions rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs (ankle) will miss Saturday's practice with an ankle injury. The ankle injury is minor, and he practiced with the rest of the rookies on Friday. Gibbs should be cleared to return for OTAs later this month.

-- Lions Sign Three Drafted Rookies --
Fri May 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Detroit Lions have signed drafted rookies QB Hendon Hooker, OL Colby Sorsdal, and WR Antoine Green to four-year contracts.

-- Lions Sign One --
Wed May 10, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Detroit Lions have signed free-agent DL Christian Covington.

-- Lions Release Three --
Tue May 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Lions official website reports the Lions have waived WR Stanley Berryhill, CB Mac McCain, and DL Demetrius Taylor.

-- Lions Trade D’Andre Swift --
Sat Apr 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Philadelphia Eagles have acquired RB D’Andre Swift and a 2023 7th-round draft pick (#249) in exchange from the Detroit Lions for a 4th-round draft pick in 2025, and a 7th-round pick (#219).

-- D’Andre Swift in Demand --
Fri Apr 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Detroit Lions are receiving trade calls on RB D’Andre Swift, whose representatives have been in contact with the team about potentially moving to a new team. With Detroit drafting RB Jahmyr Gibbs, the talented Swift appears poised to leave Detroit.

-- Lions Release Two --
Fri Apr 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have released WR Quintez Cephus and S C.J. Moore after the NFL suspended them.

-- Lions Hosting Kendre Miller --
Wed Apr 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports TCU RB Kendre Miller is finishing up a third consecutive week of Top 30 visits today, as he's meeting with the Lions, source said. The star runner also visited with the Jaguars and Panthers earlier in the week.

-- Lions Re-Sign Two --
Mon Apr 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Detroit Lions have re-signed ERFAs TE Brock Wright and TE Shane Zylstra.

-- Lions to Re-Sign Saivion Smith --
Mon Apr 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions are re-signing versatile DB Saivion Smith, source said, an incredible comeback. Smith suffered a scary neck injury against the Patriots in his first start, then had offseason disc surgery. Now healthy again, he’s back in Detroit.

-- Lions to Host Jalen Carter --
Sun Apr 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Georgia DT Jalen Carter is visiting the Detroit Lions on Monday. He then will have visited the Seahawks, Lions, Raiders, Bears, and Eagles.

-- Lions Trading Jeff Okudah --
Tue Apr 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Atlanta Falcons are acquiring Detroit Lions CB Jeff Okudah for a 2023 5th-round draft pick, his agent Kevin Conner confirmed.

-- Levi Onwuzurike Rehab Update --
Mon Apr 10, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike (back) didn’t play at all during the 2022 season and the team isn’t taking his return to action for granted in 2023. Onwuzurike has dealt with back issues for several years, but the 2021 second-round pick was able to play in 16 games as a rookie. Any hope that he’d progress into a bigger role in his second season were dashed when he was injured during training camp and had October surgery that ended his season. When asked about Onwuzurike’s outlook recently, Lions HC Dan Campbell said that it remains uncertain. “We just need to see how it is,” Campbell said. “We talked to him a couple of weeks ago, he was doing good. The rehab has gone well, but you just don’t know. You don’t know with a back. But I mean certainly, he’s going to get an opportunity if the body will allow it.”

-- Lions Make Offer to Teddy Bridgewater --
Sat Apr 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent QB Teddy Bridgewater has interest from several teams, including a strong contract offer from the Detroit Lions, per source. Bridgewater hasn’t decided where he’s playing, as he takes his time this off-season.

-- Lions to Host Hendon Hooker --
Fri Apr 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker (torn ACL) is set to visit with the Detroit Lions next week, a source said.

-- Lions to Sign Marvin Jones Jr. --
Wed Mar 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports veteran free-agent WR Marvin Jones Jr. is headed back to the Detroit Lions, where he played from 2016-20. A source says it’s a one-year deal with a $3 million base value and incentives that can push it to $5 million.

-- Lions to Host Calais Campbell --
Mon Mar 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

CBS Sports' Josina Anderson reports the free-agent DL Calais Campbell is scheduled to meet with the Detroit Lions on Thursday.

-- Lions Re-Sign Nate Sudfeld --
Fri Mar 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have re-signed free-agent QB Nate Sudfeld.

-- Halapoulivaati Vaitai Accepts Pay Cut --
Thu Mar 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions OG Halapoulivaati Vaitai will play another year in Detroit after agreeing to a pay cut. The Lions and Vaitai have agreed to reduce his base salary from $9.4 million to $3 million for the 2023 season and make 2024 a void year, according to multiple reports.

-- Lions Sign One --
Wed Mar 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Detroit Lions have signed free-agent LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin.

-- Romeo Okwara Restructures --
Mon Mar 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Detroit Lions DE Romeo Okwara reworked his deal recently. His cap hit went from $14.5 million to $5.647 million as a result of the alteration to the deal.

-- Lions Sign One --
Sun Mar 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Detroit Lions have signed free-agent LS Jake McQuaide to a one-year, $1.317 million contract, with a $152,500 signing bonus.

-- Lions Sign C.J. Gardner-Johnson --
Sun Mar 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have signed S C.J. Gardner-Johnson to a one-year, $8 million contract with $6.5 million fully guaranteed.

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