Lions Defense Roster Battle | Detroit Lions News

With roster cuts looming, the Detroit Lions’ defense is starting to take shape — but the linebacker corps remains a wild card. Rookie Jimmy Rolder’s injury status and Damone Clark’s inconsistent practices have created chaos, leaving veterans like Troy Reeder and Joe Bachie in the mix — especially on special teams. Meanwhile, Eric ONeill has stunned with his play, including a pick-six, while Mekhi Wingo’s return adds more competition at defensive end. The secondary is packed, and the coaching staff is split on how the linebackers will ultimately shake out — making this one of the most unpredictable spots on the team. 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/db2f1fb3a067ec6d