SB Nation Detroit - NFL Roster Cuts: Lions Finalize 53-Man Roster, Practice Squadhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48919/detroit-fave.png2010-09-08T11:34:27-04:00http://detroit.sbnation.com/rss/stream/14230932010-09-08T11:34:27-04:002010-09-08T11:34:27-04:00Lions Add Joe Jon Finley To Practice Squad
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<p>The Lions had room for one more player on their practice squad, and they decided to use it on tight end Joe Jon Finley, <a href="http://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/23922910605">signing the former 49er today</a>. His addition brings the practice squad up to the maximum of eight players. It now looks like this:</p>
<p>WR <a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2010/9/nfl/players/109258/Tim_Toone" class="sbn-auto-link">Tim Toone</a><br>WR <a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2010/9/nfl/players/109646/Mike_Moore" class="sbn-auto-link">Mike Moore</a><br>TE <a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2010/9/nfl/players/34999/Joe_Jon_Finley" class="sbn-auto-link">Joe Jon Finley</a><br>C <a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2010/9/nfl/players/79437/Dan_Gerberry" class="sbn-auto-link">Dan Gerberry</a><br>DT <a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2010/9/nfl/players/109643/Rob_Calloway">Robert Callaway</a><br>LB <a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2010/9/nfl/players/34412/Caleb_Campbell" class="sbn-auto-link">Caleb Campbell</a><br>CB <a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2010/9/nfl/players/34752/Jonathan_Hefney" class="sbn-auto-link">Jonathan Hefney</a> <br>CB <a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2010/9/nfl/players/104023/Paul_Pratt" class="sbn-auto-link">Paul Pratt</a></p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/2010/9/8/1676430/joe-jon-finley-lions-practice-squadSean Yuille2010-09-06T23:12:33-04:002010-09-06T23:12:33-04:00Lions Confirm Recent Roster Moves
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<p>The Lions made a trade on Saturday and four moves on Sunday that were not confirmed until earlier today.</p>
<p>The trade, which sent Alphonso Smith to Denver in exchange for Dan Gronkowski, also involves draft picks. The picks involved are undisclosed, but the Lions' release stated that the two teams "swapped" selections in the 2011 draft. Whether or not that means they simply swapped picks in one round or something along those lines is unclear, but picks changed hands in this trade.</p>
<p>The other moves confirmed today involve the release of Rocky Boiman and Dennis Northcutt and the addition of Stefan Logan and Spencer Havner. The interesting thing about Havner is that he is listed as a linebacker rather than a tight end. Originally it looked like he would play tight end for the Lions, just as he did last year with the Packers, but instead it appears his main position will be linebacker. When he entered the league a few years ago, Havner was a linebacker.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/2010/9/6/1673695/lions-confirm-recent-roster-movesSean Yuille2010-09-06T15:18:26-04:002010-09-06T15:18:26-04:00Detroit Lions Announce Practice Squad
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<p>The Detroit Lions made their practice squad official this morning, announcing that seven players have been signed to it:</p>
<p>WR <span>Tim Toone</span><br>WR <span>Mike Moore</span><br>C <span>Dan Gerberry</span><br>DT <span>Robert Callaway</span><br>LB <span>Caleb Campbell</span><br>CB <span>Jonathan Hefney</span> <br>CB <span>Paul Pratt</span></p>
<p>The Lions have room for one more player if they want to add another body. For now, though, it appears they are content moving forward with these seven players. All of them were on the Lions' roster prior to Saturday's cutdown, so they know the system and will help serve as the scout team in practice.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/2010/9/6/1672925/detroit-lions-announce-practiceSean Yuille2010-09-05T19:31:12-04:002010-09-05T19:31:12-04:00NFL Roster Cuts: Lions Claim Stefan Logan, Release Rocky Boiman
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<p>In addition to claiming Spencer Havner off waivers, the Lions have also <a href="http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter/status/23093370263">claimed Stefan Logan</a>, formerly of the Pittsburgh Steelers. To make room on the roster, linebacker <a href="http://twitter.com/cmccosky/status/23095820076">Rocky Boiman was released</a>.</p>
<p>Logan is a return specialist. His position is technically wide receiver, but he is being brought in to be a returner, as he set the Steelers single-season record for kick return yards a year ago.</p>
<p>Boiman was just signed last week after DeAndre Levy injured his groin. Whether or not letting him go means Levy is expected to be ready to play next Sunday is unclear, but the Lions had seven linebackers on the roster, giving them the flexibility to let go of Boiman.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/2010/9/5/1671715/nfl-roster-cuts-lions-stefan-logan-rocky-boimanSean Yuille2010-09-05T16:33:07-04:002010-09-05T16:33:07-04:00Lions Sign 5 Players To Practice Squad
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<p>Five of the players that were released by the Lions on Saturday have already signed with the team's practice squad:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2010/9/5/1671298/tim-toone-signs-to-the-practive">WR Tim Toone</a><br><a href="http://twitter.com/MikeMoore17/status/23072449080">WR Mike Moore</a><br><a href="http://twitter.com/NFLDraftBible/status/23075556959">DT Robert Callaway</a><br><a href="http://twitter.com/LT_Campbell53/status/22979692162">LB Caleb Campbell</a><br><a href="http://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/23078734977">CB Paul Pratt</a></p>
<p>Teams are allowed to sign up to eight players on their practice squads, although a ninth player can be added if he's from outside of the United States. For more on practice squad rules, click <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=8&ved=0CEUQFjAH&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.prideofdetroit.com%2F2010%2F8%2F9%2F1612993%2Fnfl-practice-squad-rules-and-which&rct=j&q=nfl%20practice%20squad%20rules&ei=Sv6DTMumDcK7jAfN3OXmCA&usg=AFQjCNFo-VeVsjmZeNTz_ufj_aGNrAkhUA&sig2=Q09Smia4D271dDMEZlY_8Q&cad=rja">here</a>.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/2010/9/5/1671457/nfl-practice-squad-lionsSean Yuille2010-09-05T16:25:10-04:002010-09-05T16:25:10-04:00NFL Roster Cuts: Lions Adjust 53-Man Roster By Claiming Spencer Havner, Releasing Dennis Northcutt
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<p>Although the final round of NFL roster cuts was held yesterday, the Lions are not done adjusting their roster just yet. Just as last year following the final round of cuts, they have already made a move by claiming a player released by another team off waivers. A few moves like that were made this time last year, and today the Lions made one by <a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2010/9/5/1671324/nfl-roster-cuts-lions-claim">claiming Spencer Havner</a> off waivers.</p>
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<p>Havner was released yesterday by the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Packers</a>. He started his career as a linebacker and converted to tight end last offseason. In 2009, he appeared in all 16 games, starting once for Green Bay. In total, he had seven catches for 112 yards and four touchdowns.</p>
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<p>In order to make room on the roster for Havner, the Lions released Dennis Northcutt. That means that Detroit has four receivers and four tight ends on the roster right now.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/2010/9/5/1671434/nfl-roster-cuts-lions-spencer-havner-dennis-northcuttSean Yuille2010-09-04T20:35:47-04:002010-09-04T20:35:47-04:00NFL Roster Cuts: Dré Bly Among Lions Final Cuts Saturday
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<p>The Detroit Lions had until 6 p.m. ET to trim their roster to the required 53 players on Saturday. Some of the cuts were announced <a href="http://detroit.sbnation.com/2010/9/4/1669313/nfl-roster-cuts-lions-jon-jansen-tim-toone-caleb-campbell">earlier today</a>, with surprising names like Jon Jansen and Ko Simpson among them.</p>
<p>But one of the biggest names was saved for last, in cornerback Dré Bly. Here are the final cuts just announced, courtesy of MLive.com’s <a href="https://twitter.com/TomKowalski36/status/23015541979">Tom Kowalski</a>:</p>
<p>Running Backs: DeDe Dorsey</p>
<p>Wide Receivers: Brian Clark, Tim Toone, Michael Moore</p>
<p>Offensive Tackles: Jon Jansen, Cliff Louis</p>
<p>Offensive Guards: Noah Franklin</p>
<p>Offensive Centers: Dan Gerberry</p>
<p>Defensive Tackles: Rob Callaway, Landon Cohen</p>
<p>Linebackers: Caleb Campbell, Vinny Ciurciu</p>
<p>Cornerbacks: Dré Bly, Eric King, Paul Pratt, T.J. Rushing, Dante Wesley, Jonathan Hefney</p>
<p>Safety: Ko Simpson</p>
<p>Kicker: Steven Hauschka</p>
<p>Earlier in the day, the Lions also <a href="http://detroit.sbnation.com/2010/9/4/1669832/lions-cb-alphonso-smith-broncos">acquired cornerback Alphonso Smith</a> from the Denver Broncos, in exchange for tight end Dan Gronkowski. That squeezed at least one defensive back off the roster, though it’s not clear who Smith supplanted.</p>
<p>Gronkowski would likely have been among the final cuts, as well, had he not been traded to Denver.</p>
<p>Click over to SB Nation's Detroit Lions blog, <a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Pride of Detroit</a>, for more on the team's roster moves and their progress toward next Sunday's Week 1 opener versus the Bears in Chicago.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/2010/9/4/1670302/nfl-roster-cuts-dre-bly-final-cutsIan Casselberry2010-09-04T18:24:21-04:002010-09-04T18:24:21-04:00NFL Roster Cuts: Lions Will Release Final Cuts At 8 P.M. ET
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<p>Fans, bloggers, and media have been waiting for the Detroit Lions to announce their final roster cuts at 6 p.m. ET Saturday. So naturally, the team just sent out a release saying that those final cuts won’t be announced until 8 p.m. ET.</p>
<p>Maybe Jim Schwartz and Martin Mayhew want to have some dinner after the Michigan game, then release the final cuts?</p>
<p>As you might imagine, the beat writers who cover the Lions aren’t exactly thrilled with this development.</p>
<p>MLive.com’s <a href="https://twitter.com/TomKowalski36/status/23008211663">Tom Kowalski</a>:</p>
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<p>Lions just announced that they won’t release their cuts until 8 p.m. … Don’t ask me why …</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/23008153655">Dave Birkett</a> of the Detroit Free Press:</p>
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<p>#Lions just sent out an email saying they’re not announcing their cuts until 8 pm. Seriously?</p>
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<p>The Detroit News’ <a href="https://twitter.com/cmccosky/status/23008196509">Chris McCosky</a>:</p>
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<p>Lions won’t announce cuts until 8 p.m. Ridiculous</p>
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<p>Hope those guys didn’t have dinner plans on a Saturday night.</p>
<p>Kowalski added later that perhaps the Lions are waiting until each of the final cuts have been told of their release before making an announcement.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/2010/9/4/1670094/nfl-roster-cuts-lions-final-8-etIan Casselberry