Detroit Lions create 2 roster spots, place Jimmy Rolder on IR
Pride Of Detroit • • sports
Key Points:
- The Detroit Lions placed rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder on injured reserve due to a season-ending hamstring injury that may require surgery, sidelining him after just 17 snaps and five tackles in his first significant defensive action.
- Rookie safety Bishop Fitzgerald was waived as the Lions' safety depth improved with the returns of Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, and the potential return of Thomas Harper.
- The roster moves created two open spots on the Lions' 53-man roster, with veteran linebacker K.J. Britt expected to fill one after being signed from the Patriots' practice squad.
- The Lions have not yet announced plans for the second open roster spot following these changes.
