Detroit Lions NFL roster bubble candidate Quintez Cephus.

Detroit Lions NFL roster bubble candidate Quintez Cephus.

The Detroit Lions all of a sudden have a log jam at the wide receiver position. It will be interesting to observe how many wideouts Detroit’s coaching staff decides will make the opening week roster. Early roster projections from several analysts have the Lions keeping at list six wide receivers on the roster, including Cephus, Jameson Williams, Amon-Ra St. Brown, DJ Chark, Josh Reynolds, and Kalif Raymond. Cephus, along with Tom Kennedy, Trinity Benson and undrafted free agent Kalil Pimpleton will all likely be battling to earn a spot on the roster and for playing time. As Jeff Risdon of USA Today’s LionsWire explored, “Reserves need to make an impact on special teams. That’s not something Cephus has shown he can do in the NFL. Meanwhile, he’s competing for a roster spot with Kalif Raymond, Tom Kennedy, Trinity Benson and even undrafted rookie Kalil Pimpleton. All of those players offer more on special teams than Cephus, who also happens to be the slowest afoot of that group on a team that has made getting faster a major priority.”Here is a look at the other Lions news this weekend. Scroll to ContinueRecommended Lions Articles

  • Ahead of organized team activities, Dave Birkett of the Free Press answered reader questions in his latest mailbag.
  • Chris Burke of The Athletic reviewed in his latest mailbag which college quarterbacks to watch who are likely to be drafted in 2023. 
  • Tim Twentyman of detroitlions.com recapped Josh Paschal’s rookie minicamp media session. 
  • The Morning Woodward Show explored the reasons Aidan Hutchinson is a lock to win the Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

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Detroit Lions will have joint training camp practice Indianapolis Colts

Detroit Lions will have joint training camp practice Indianapolis Colts

The Detroit Lions did not have an opportunity to conduct joint practices with another NFL team last season. With head coach Dan Campbell working his way through his first season at the helm, the team did not get together with another club to work in training camp against a different opponent. Speaking ahead of the rookie minicamp activities Saturday, Campbell announced the team will conduct joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts during training camp. The team last conducted joint workouts with the Colts back in 2017, which ended up being Jim Caldwell’s final season coaching the Lions. Detroit’s opponents in the preseason have been officially announced and includes the Colts, the Atlanta Falcons and the Pittsburgh Steelers. “I just think you get two real good (days of practice). First off, it’s a change in intensity because you are going against another opponent,” Campbell said. “Sometimes, even as intense as you try to make your own practices, just to be able to go against a different opponent, just levels the stakes.” Scroll to ContinueRecommended Lions ArticlesCampbell continued, “The competition, just to raise the stakes a little bit goes a long way for your guys. To be able to get two really good days against them and certainly the preseason game, I think it changes up training camp, but it also raises the intensity and competition.”Detroit plays the Colts in Week 2 of the training camp and concludes with a matchup against the Steelers. Join the AllLions CommunityBecome a premium AllLions member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and gets you a FREE subscription to Sports Illustrated! Click on the link below for more.BECOME A MEMBER .

Detroit Lions 2022 rookie jersey numbers revealed.

Detroit Lions 2022 rookie jersey numbers revealed.

Detroit Lions rookie minicamp is set to take place this weekend. The team announced on Friday morning the initial jersey numbers the rookies will wear for this weekend. As a general note, the initial release of jersey numbers are for rookie minicamp and are subject to change.Of the most recent draft class, only defensive lineman Josh Paschal has yet to sign his rookie deal, but is still participating in minicamp at the team’s Allen Park practice facility. Without further ado, here are the jersey numbers that have been assigned so far in minicamp.

  • DL Aidan Hutchinson –Michigan #97
  • DL Josh Paschal — Kentucky #93
  • WR Jameson Williams — Alabama #18
  • S Kerby Joseph — Illinois #31
  • TE James Mitchell — Virginia Tech #82
  • LB Malcolm Rodriguez — Oklahoma State #44
  • LB James Houston — Jackson State #59
  • CB Chase Lucas — Arizona State #36

Scroll to ContinueRecommended Lions ArticlesLions officially sign undrafted free agents. Here is the official list of the undrafted free agents the Lions have signed following the conclusion of the 2022 NFL Draft.

  • RB Greg Bell — San Diego State
  • CB Cedric Boswell — Miami (Ohio)
  • TE Derrick Deese Jr. — San Jose State
  • T Obinna Eze — TCU
  • TE Nolan Givan — Southeastern Louisiana
  • G Kevin Jarvis — Michigan State
  • WR Josh Johnson — Tulsa
  • G Zein Obeid — Ferris State
  • WR Kalil Pimpleton — Central Michigan
  • WR Corey Sutton — Appalachian State
  • DL Demetrius Taylor — Appalachian State
  • CB Jermaine Waller — Virginia Tech

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Detroit Lions NFL roster news waive Javon McKinley Jalen Elliott

Detroit Lions NFL roster news waive Javon McKinley Jalen Elliott

Prior to rookie minicamp, the Detroit Lions needed to make room for their undrafted free agents. After releasing six players earlier this week, the team announced on Thursday morning that two more players are no longer on the roster. It was announced that safety Jalen Elliott and wide receiver Javon McKinley were waived. A total of eight players have been waived since the start of the week. Elliott saw action last season after getting elevated from the practice squad. He handled 16 snaps on special teams in the Lions loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The following week, Elliott played 24 defensive snaps, the first of his NFL career, in a blowout loss to the Eagles. With the addition of rookie safety Kerby Joseph and veteran DeShon Elliott, the 23-year-old’s position on the roster became less and less likely. Scroll to ContinueRecommended Lions ArticlesMcKinley had a similar journey last season, as he spent the majority of the season on the practice squad. The former Fighting Irish wideout signed with the Lions as an undrafted rookie free agent, after not being drafted. Many NFL pundits believed it was going to be a challenge for McKinely to crack Detroit’s lineup in his rookie campaign. With the addition of DJ Chark in free agency and Jameson Williams added in the draft, McKinley’s chances of earning playing time were diminished. Join the AllLions CommunityBecome a premium AllLions member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and gets you a FREE subscription to Sports Illustrated! Click on the link below for more.BECOME A MEMBER .

Detroit Lions Aidan Hutchinson rookie contract details NFL salary cap

Detroit Lions Aidan Hutchinson rookie contract details NFL salary cap

The No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft is often rewarded with a hefty rookie contract that also includes a healthy signing bonus. In 2021, the No. 2 overall selection, New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, secured a rookie contract worth $35.1 million over the four years, including a $22.9 million signing bonus. Hutchinson is expected to sign a similar rookie contract, projected to be worth approximately $35.7 million over four years, according to Spotrac.The 21-year-old defensive lineman joked at his opening press conference in front of Detroit media and his family that he was planning to live in the basement of his parents home, since they are not located too far from the practice facility. ”It’s been discussed. I think I’m going to live in the basement,” he joked. “No, it’s definitely going to make the transition easier. I don’t know where I’m going to live yet. I found out a couple hours ago that I’m going to stay in Detroit. I’ve got to go house hunting real quick. I’m excited. Just being home is definitely going to make this transition to the NFL easier.”Scroll to ContinueRecommended Lions ArticlesJoin the AllLions CommunityBecome a premium AllLions member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and gets you a FREE subscription to Sports Illustrated! Click on the link below for more.BECOME A MEMBER .