Lions Cut McLaughlin and Small | Detroit Lions News

Detroit Lions cut two key offensive players—center Seth McLaughlin and running back Jabari Small—just before the season opener, clearing roster space as they finalize their lineup for the Saints game. McLaughlin lost his starting center battle, while Small’s release may signal a push to bolster the thin receiving corps, which only has four players on the 53-man roster. Both were sidelined by minor injuries in preseason, and releasing them now avoids potential injury settlements. The team is also evaluating other roles, with players like Ben Bartch and Miles Frazier emerging as contenders. With the regular season looming, every move counts as the Lions aim to build the strongest possible squad. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/07ebfc811eb18b72