After John Atkins chose out of the season and Jashon Cornell suffered a season-ending injury, it looked like Strongs opportunities to make the roster were improved. However, the Lions did just recently generate a number of defensive lineman that may have fit more what the Lions are looking for in people like Kevin Wilkins, Will Clarke and Albert Huggins, who the team claimed off waivers earlier today.
In addition to Strong, the Lions are also waiving Victor Bolden and Dee Virgin, according to ESPNs Mike Rothstein. Bolden was stuck below a deep Lions wide getting corps.
According to the Detroit Free Press, the Lions informed Strong that they want to bring him back on the practice team should he clear waivers.
In addition to Strong, the Lions are also waiving Victor Bolden and Dee Virgin, according to ESPNs Mike Rothstein. Bolden was stuck listed below a deep Lions broad receiving corps. UPDATE: Per Rothstein, the Lions likewise have waived tight end Matt Sokol.
Were tracking all of the Lions roster moves right here with our 2020 roster cuts tracker. Currently the Lions are at 73 players.
Strong made the Lions 53-man lineup last season as an undrafted rookie out of University of Texas at San Antonio. Strong made 8 game appearances in 2019, earning 5 tackles and a pass safeguarded along the way.
The Detroit Lions have actually made their first somewhat surprising roster cut for the 2020 season. According to the Detroit News, protective deal with Kevin Strong is being waived by the group.
UPDATE: Per Rothstein, the Lions likewise have waived tight end Matt Sokol. This could be good news for Nauta, who made a couple huge plays throughout Wednesdays skirmish.
