Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Za’Darius Smith was supposed to be on a bye week with the Cleveland Browns, so the Detroit Lions did right by him with two days off this week. Week 10 was initially supposed to be a bye week for Za’Darius Smith. The defensive end has started all nine games for the Cleveland Browns this year, but while all of his teammates have this … [Read more...] about In lieu of a bye week, Detroit Lions give Za’Darius Smith 2 days off
Survey: After 8 games, who are the Lions’ offensive, defensive MVPs?
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Checking in with Detroit Lions fans for our latest SB Nation Reacts survey: After 8 games, who are the Lions' offensive and defensive MVPs? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Detroit Lions fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to … [Read more...] about Survey: After 8 games, who are the Lions’ offensive, defensive MVPs?
Lions sign 3 defenders to the practice squad
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have signed three defenders to their practice squad. The Detroit Lions have been busy with their roster gymnastics of late, shuffling players between the practice squad, the active roster, and injured reserve. In their latest move, the Lions signed three defenders to their practice squad: defensive tackle Chris Smith, … [Read more...] about Lions sign 3 defenders to the practice squad
Detroit Lions return 2 defensive backs to practice from IR
Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have returned both CB Emmanuel Moseley and S Ifeatu Melifonwu to practice, opening their 21-day evaluation window. Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell announced on Wednesday that they are starting the evaluation clock on two defensive backs who are currently on injured reserve: cornerback Emmanuel Moseley and safety Ifeatu … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions return 2 defensive backs to practice from IR
Lions injury report: Defense down 2 linebackers to start Texans week
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions released their Week 10 initial injury report ahead of their upcoming matchup with the Houston Texans, and they’re down two linebackers. The Detroit Lions are on the road in Week 10—for the fourth time in the last five weeks—as they take on their second AFC South opponent of the season: the Houston Texans. Over the … [Read more...] about Lions injury report: Defense down 2 linebackers to start Texans week