Either Hendon Hooker made late progress, or the Lions are confident they can add a veteran backup soon. After Dan Campbell proclaimed Nate Sudfeld ahead for Detroit’s QB2 role, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport notes that Sudfeld is being released. Sudfeld, who has not seen game action since the Eagles’ scrutinized Jalen Hurts benching to close out the 2020 regular season, missed all of … [Read more...] about Lions To Release QB Nate Sudfeld
WR Tim Patrick Expected To Join Lions
Tim Patrick was let go by the Broncos earlier today after no trade partner could be found. The veteran wideout has not needed to wait long to find his next home, however. Patrick is expected to sign with the Lions, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. This will be a practice squad agreement at first with the plan being to move him to the active roster in short order. That move has … [Read more...] about WR Tim Patrick Expected To Join Lions
Lions To Place CB Emmanuel Moseley On IR
Emmanuel Moseley sustained a major injury in a third straight year. The veteran cornerback, who suffered ACL tears in 2022 and ’23, went down with a torn pectoral muscle early in Lions training camp. But his season is not yet over. The Lions look to be planning to try out the NFL’s new IR wrinkle. They are placing Moseley on IR, according to ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter, who adds … [Read more...] about Lions To Place CB Emmanuel Moseley On IR
Lions To Release WR Donovan Peoples-Jones
Josh Reynolds‘ free agency exit created some questions about the Lions’ No. 3 wide receiver spot, with Jameson Williams expected to play a bigger role this season. Donovan Peoples-Jones loomed as a contender, but he will fall well short of winning the gig. The Lions, who traded for Peoples-Jones last year, are planning to release him, veteran reporter Jordan Schultz tweets. … [Read more...] about Lions To Release WR Donovan Peoples-Jones
Lions Likely To Keep Three QBs; Nate Sudfeld In Lead For QB2 Job
Jared Goff‘s career turnaround led to the former No. 1 overall pick joining the $50MM-per-year club, officially ending any speculation regarding his long-term future in Detroit. The Lions still have questions to answer behind their high-priced starter, however. At this time last year, Detroit had signed Teddy Bridgewater to back up Goff. After playing out a one-year contract, … [Read more...] about Lions Likely To Keep Three QBs; Nate Sudfeld In Lead For QB2 Job