The process of trimming down the Detroit Lions roster from the preseason limit of 90 to the regular season allotment of just 53 is underway. The cuts are beginning with a couple of veteran wide receivers, according to a report from Jordan Schultzreport from Jordan Schultz.
Donovan Peoples-Jones is the most prominent name. The Detroit native just couldn’t assert himself in enough positive ways to convince Dan Campbell and the coaching staff that he merited remaining on the roster.
Also leaving Detroit is Kaden Davis, who scored a long touchdown in the second preseason game. Davis flashed with strong hands and some downfield ability, but it wasn’t enough.
As a vested veteran, Peoples-Jones is not subject to waivers and can sign with any other team once his release from Detroit is officially processed. The 53-man roster deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET.
