Lions Roster Moves Before Week One | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, the Detroit Lions are making some final adjustments to their squad before week 1. They brought Linebacker Joe Batchie up from the practice squad to the main 53 man roster. This move adds depth at Linebacker, especially with some injuries and players still getting back up to speed. Batchie brings a good amount of experience, particularly on special teams, which is crucial for game day. They also added a couple of guys back to the practice squad. Center Seth McGlockland and running back Jabari's small are back where they started. Both had brief stints on the main roster, but were waived to make room for other moves. It's likely they'll be called up if needed, especially McGlockland, given the situation at center. It's a bit of a bummer that Garden Mason Miller landed on the practice squad injured reserve. He showed some promise, even stepping in at center in a pinch during the preseason. He'll be out for at least four games, but he won't count against the practice squad lemon, which is a small silver lining. The team still has one open spot on the 53 man roster.

1:02The word on the street is that wide receiver Tom Kennedy is the likely candidate to fill it. They might be waiting to officially make that move to avoid guaranteeing his contract for week 1. Kennedy is expected to be a key player, potentially handling punt returns and adding another option at receiver. These moves show the team is thinking strategically about their roster as they prepare for their season opener. They're balancing immediate needs with long-term potential and managing contract situations carefully. It's all part of the game as teams fine-tune their rosters before the real competition begins. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI.