Lions Roster Moves & Key Absences | Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions’ final 53-man roster drops some big names and surprises, with Luke Altmyer waived and Josh Dobbs stepping in as QB2 after a strong preseason. Key defensive starters Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch are sidelined on PUP lists, forcing the team to lean on depth early. Veteran releases, position switches like Jackson Meeks’ surprise roster spot, and a solid backup RB duo behind Jahmyr Gibbs round out the moves. With injuries and roster shakeups hitting hard, fans brace for how the Lions adapt — and whether Dobbs can shine when called upon. 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/279b130ce24cf7b1