Tracking and analyzing every roster move
Detroit Free Press • • sports
Key Points:
- The Detroit Lions must cut their roster to 53 players by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 30, with key decisions including who will be the No. 5 receiver and how to manage their surplus of defensive linemen.
- The Lions released veteran linebacker Troy Reeder, who was competing for a backup role amid strong linebacker depth, while rookie Jimmy Rolder is nearing a return from injury but may start on injured reserve.
- Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was placed on the NFL's commissioner exempt list amid an investigation, potentially weakening a key NFC North rival for the Lions early in the season.
- Lions running back Jacob Saylors has emerged as the likely No. 2 behind Jahmyr Gibbs after a strong preseason, while Isiah Pacheco continues to recover from injuries.
- Meanwhile, Aaron Donald announced his return to the NFL with the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year, $20 million deal, bolstering a team considered Super Bowl favorites and adding to NFC competition.
