
Episode #244: Season preview, 53-man roster breakdown
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This week on the podcast, the guys take a closer look at the Detroit Lions’ upcoming season and 53-man roster, including the active roster, injured players, and 16-man practice squad. Erik and Joe go position-by-position through the roster and discuss every decision, while also examining what it means for the organization in 2022 and beyond.
Articles related to the podcast you may enjoy, include:
- Lions establish their initial 53-man roster
- Erik’s instant analysis of the initial roster
- Lions restructure Taylor Decker’s contract
- Lions sign QB Nate Sudfeld
- Lions release QB David Blough, who eventually signs onto Minnesota’s practice squad
- Lions claim DT Benito Jones
- Lions waive RB Jermar Jefferson, re-sign to their practice
- Lions sign 13 players to their practice squad
- Lions add kicker Aldric Rosas to practice squad
- Julian Okwara returns to practice
- Erik’s Lions’ Draft Watch series begins with 25 QBs to watch this season
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