According to Jordan Schultz, the Lions are waiving former third-round QB Hendon Hooker. Hooker had been competing for the primary backup job but had been losing ground to journeyman QB Kyle Allen. Now he gets the chance for a change of scenery, like HC Dan Campbell suggested recently. “How much development do you believe there is? We’re talking about Hooker right now, how … [Read more...] about Lions Cutting QB Hendon Hooker
Lions Releasing Veteran OL Dan Skipper
The Detroit Lions are releasing veteran OL Dan Skipper on Monday, according to Justin Rogers. Skipper, 30, originally signed on with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent out of Arkansas back in 2017. He spent just a few months in Dallas before he was waived and later signed to the Lions’ practice squad. After a year in Detroit, Skipper had brief stints with the Broncos and … [Read more...] about Lions Releasing Veteran OL Dan Skipper
Multiple Teams Interested In DE Za’Darius Smith
Jeremy Fowler reports that veteran DE Za’Darius Smith is a name to watch with free agency picking up this week at the roster cutdown deadline. Smith has openly said he wants to return to the Lions, but was due $10 million, which Detroit needed to address other roster positions. The team has continued to monitor his status over the course of this offseason. Fowler mentions that … [Read more...] about Multiple Teams Interested In DE Za’Darius Smith
Lions Officially Announce Roster Cuts To 53 Players
The Detroit Lions officially announced that they have trimmed their roster down to 53 players at Tuesday’s deadline. The Lions released the following players: DE Ahmed Hassanein (waived with injury settlement) DL Myles Adams OL Trystan Colon WR Tom Kennedy OL Netane Muti LB Anthony Pittman OL Dan Skipper WR Malik Taylor DE Mitchell Agude CB Luq Barcoo WR Ronnie Bell OL Gunner … [Read more...] about Lions Officially Announce Roster Cuts To 53 Players
NFC Notes: Terrion Arnold, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears The Bears approach the regular season without a clear leader for their starting left tackle job despite Braxton Jones returning from a fractured left ankle. When talking to reporters, HC Ben Johnson said they need to see someone “make it clear” that they are the best option. “This thing has gone on now (for) three-and-a-half weeks, and I said and I’ll say it again, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Terrion Arnold, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Packers