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Detroit Lions defensive roster and performance issues

Overview

Following a poor start to the season where they allowed 71 points through their first two games, the Detroit Lions have intensified efforts to bolster their secondary. After a 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills, defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard faced scrutiny regarding coverage busts and communication issues.

To address injuries to starters Avonte Maddox, Brian Branch, and Kerby Joseph, the team hosted workouts for veterans Jordan Fuller and Jalen Mills. While the Lions had previously expressed interest in free agent Kenny Moore II, he was ultimately signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad.

In response to a season-ending foot injury to Maddox, the Lions signed Jalen Mills to their practice squad and promoted safety Bishop Fitzgerald from the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad to the 53-man active roster for the Week 3 matchup against the New York Jets.

By October, the Lions released Mills from the practice squad after he had been elevated to the active roster for three consecutive weeks. The roster stabilization coincided with the return of Pro Bowl safety Brian Branch to practice following time on the physically unable to perform list. Additionally, rookie Keith Abney has begun seeing action at safety, receiving praise from head coach Dan Campbell following his first NFL start.

Entities

Detroit Lions · Dan Campbell · Kenny Moore II · Jalen Mills · Aidan Hutchinson

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Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Detroit Lions release veteran safety Jalen Mills

    The Detroit Lions have released veteran safety Jalen Mills from their practice squad after three consecutive weeks of elevations, as Brian Branch returns to practice.

  2. [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions make defensive back roster moves

    The Philadelphia Eagles have signed cornerback Kenny Moore II to their practice squad, while the Detroit Lions are bolstering their depleted secondary by signing Jalen Mills and Bishop Fitzgerald.

  3. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Detroit Lions seek defensive reinforcements via workouts and free agency

    The Detroit Lions are working out veteran defensive backs Jordan Fuller and Jalen Mills to address secondary injuries and defensive struggles following a 71-point concession in their first two games.

  4. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Detroit Lions manage roster moves and player absences

    The Detroit Lions signed cornerback Eric Scott Jr. to bolster their secondary while pass rushers Derrick Moore and Ahmed Hassanein unexpectedly missed Wednesday's practice.

Sources

amfoo.de · bleacherreport.com · bleedinggreennation.com · detroitsportsnation.com · fox2detroit.com · ganggreennation.com · heavy.com · nfltraderumors.co · pilarpolitico.com.ar · prideofdetroit.com · profootballrumors.com · si.com · sportsnaut.com · thelibertyline.com · timesng.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history