The Detroit Lions have begun their 2025 roster cuts in order to get down to 53 players by the 4 p.m. ET deadline on Tuesday. But the first batch of roster cuts has—in some ways—created more questions than they’ve answered. So as we await the final 20 roster moves over the next few days, here are the biggest questions currently …
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The Detroit Lions and 31 other NFL teams have a busy next few days as they trim their rosters from 90 to an initial 53, start assembling their practice squads, and then begin their preparations for a fast-approaching Week 1 slate of games in the NFL. Lions head coach Dan Campbell spoke to the media Monday morning ahead of Tuesday’s …
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According to insider Jordan Schultz and others, the Detroit Lions are waiving quarterback Hendon Hooker. The news doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Despite entering camp as the favorite to win Detroit’s backup job and with a strong start to camp, Hooker struggled immensely this preseason. In four games, he completed just 22-of-40 passes for 187 yards, three interceptions, …
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Lions head coach Dan Campbell recently suggested quarterback Hendon Hooker could potentially use a change of scenery. Now, Detroit is giving Hooker a chance to find a new team. According to multiple reports, the Lions are waiving Hooker as part of their cuts to reduce their roster to 53 players. Hooker, 27, was a third-round pick in 2023 after a …
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The first reported Detroit Lions roster cut has leaked. According to the Detroit Free Press, the Lions are releasing linebacker Anthony Pittman. Pittman first joined the Lions way back in 2019 as an undrafted player out of Wayne State. He spent the next four seasons with the Lions, establishing himself as one of the more valuable players on their special …
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With the preseason complete, the Detroit Lions’ next step on the NFL schedule is to reduce their roster from 91 to 53 players. All 32 teams have until Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET to make their final decisions, though many will begin to waive/release players ahead of the deadline. To keep you up to date with all the latest moves, …
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The Detroit Lions’ 2025 rookie class had one final chance to prove themselves in the preseason matchup against the Houston Texans. With several roster spots still up for grabs, the competition is fierce, but did any of these rookies make a strong enough case to secure a place on the Lions’ 53-man roster? Of the nine rookies who suited up …
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When the Detroit Lions drafted Isaac TeSlaa in the third round—ahead of most NFL Draft experts’ projections—it was a common narrative that he would come in raw and be a bit of a project. Having played mostly in the slot, the 6-foot-4 receiver was clearly brought in to play on the outside in Detroit. And even Lions general manager Brad …
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The Detroit Lions will spend the next three days paring down their roster from 91 players to 53. Tough decisions are ahead, and for general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell, there will likely be intense and difficult conversations ahead. I did my best to create an initial 53-man roster prediction for the 2025 Lions. Erik Schlitt did the …
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With the Detroit Lions’ final preseason game on the books, the front office and coaching staff are now tasked with reducing their 91-man roster down to 53 players in preparation for the regular season. Final decisions are due by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, but we are expected to see some transactions roll in over the next few days. Typically, …
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