The Lions used several methods to expand their active roster to 53 players:
Released:
Waived:
Waived/violated:
Placed on IR (intended for return):
Placed on the Reserve/PUP list:
The Lions have released many more experienced veterans than we typically see this time of year, perhaps a sign of the young talent on the roster. Peko seemed like a surefire candidate to make the roster after starting 10 games for the Titans in 2023.
Detroit will release two young rushers, Jefferson and Knight, after the two failed to develop a significant role on the roster. Fromm was replaced in the preseason by an electrifying Hendon Hooker, who took the backup job behind Jared Goff. Fromm continues to search for his place in the NFL after nearly winning it all at the college level.
Martin, like Mahogany, will be eligible to return after four weeks thanks to a new NFL rule that allows each team to place two players on the injured list before or at the roster cut deadline and designate them for return. Cornerback Emmanuel Moseley has the other name.
Mahogany is the only drafted rookie who did not make the top 53, but he will remain in Detroit. On the other hand, the Lions kept three undrafted rookie signees on their active roster at the start of the season. Most notable is Hogan Hatten will act as the team’s new long snapper. Safety Loren Strickland from Ball State and Wide Receiver Isaiah Williams from Illinois are the other two undrafted rookies who made it into the first squad.
