Lions Make Tough Cuts Final Roster | Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions made bold, surprising cuts in their final roster move, trimming to 53 players just days before the deadline — a late decision that paid off with a deep, balanced squad poised for a playoff run. Veteran WR Greg Dortch and CB Nick Whiteside, both standout camp performers, were shockingly released, while rookie tight end Jackson Meeks — converted from wide receiver — earned the third TE spot over veteran Tyler Conklin. Despite tough choices, the final roster looks strong, built for contention, and ready to make noise in the postseason. 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/b5b9e879db0e7277