On November 5, Josh Paschal returned to practice for the Lions. The fourth-year defensive end’s 21-day activation window was opened as a result. Yesterday marked the point at which the Lions needed to activate Paschal from the reserve/NFI list for him to be eligible to play in 2025. As Justin Rogers of the Detroit Football Network notes, however, that did not take place. … [Read more...] about Lions DE Josh Paschal Will Not Play In 2025
NFL Minor Transactions: 11/25/25
Today’s minor moves: Detroit Lions Waived: DL Quinton Jefferson, CB Nick Whiteside New England Patriots Signed from Browns practice squad: OT Thayer Munford Placed on IR: CB Alex Austin New Orleans Saints Activated from IR: OT Barry Wesley Signed from practice squad: RB Evan Hull Seattle Seahawks Waived: CB Derion Kendrick In addition to waiving cornerback Arthur … [Read more...] about NFL Minor Transactions: 11/25/25
Lions Activate CBs D.J. Reed, Khalil Dorsey From IR
A banged-up secondary in Detroit will see some reinforcements as the Lions activate both D.J. Reed and Khalil Dorsey from injured reserve. The Lions have removed both cornerbacks from their injury report, meaning they should be available for a matchup with the Giants on Sunday. Reed was a headlining offseason pickup for the Lions, who signed the former 49er, Seahawk, and Jet … [Read more...] about Lions Activate CBs D.J. Reed, Khalil Dorsey From IR
Minor NFL Transactions: 11/20/25
Today’s minor moves: Detroit Lions Designated for return from IR: CB Khalil Dorsey Minnesota Vikings Waived: CB Dwight McGlothern It’s encouraging to learn that Lions cornerback Khalil Dorsey is back on the practice field. The player broke his leg towards the end of the 2024 campaign but was able to work his way back for the start of the 2025 season. After getting into the … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 11/20/25
Lions TE Sam LaPorta Underwent Back Surgery, Unlikely To Return In 2025
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta underwent surgery on his back and will likely miss the rest of the 2025 season, head coach Dan Campbell announced on Friday Campbell said (via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press) that chances of LaPorta returning this year were “very, very slim.” The 24-year-old was already slated for three more weeks on the sidelines after landing on injured … [Read more...] about Lions TE Sam LaPorta Underwent Back Surgery, Unlikely To Return In 2025