November 22, 2024

Lions sign kicker to active roster, waive fullback a day after return from IR

Detroit Lions sign K Michael Badgley to roster, elevate 2 practice squad  WRs - Pride Of Detroit

The tough decisions continue for the Detroit Lions, as they have gone through yet another series of roster changes in just under 24 hours.

On Friday afternoon, the team announced they have signed kicker Michael Badgley from the practice squad to the active roster and added offensive lineman Michael Schofield to the practice squad. Along with the addition, the Lions announced a pair of departures as they have released defensive lineman Chris Smith from the practice squad and waived fullback Jason Cabinda.

The decision to waive Cabinda comes one day removed from the Lions activating him from the injured reserve list (IR). With him out of the picture, the Lions still have one roster spot open before they take the field against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington on Saturday. C.J. Gardner-Johnson and James Houston, both of whom have returned to practice from their respective injuries, are listed as out of action for this week.

Lions promote OL Michael Schofield, DT Quinton Bohanna for Packers game -  Pride Of Detroit

That paves the way for the Lions to elevate veteran linebacker Bruce Irvin from the practice squad. Since signing with the Lions on Nov. 13, Irvin has seen action in only one game, a Week 13 victory over the New Orleans Saints, where he registered a sack.
The Lions have struggled this season against some of the league’s best quarterbacks, especially ones that make plays outside of the pocket. Dallas’ Dak Prescott has been dominant when playing at home, hence the Cowboys being unblemished at AT&T Stadium this season (7-0). With generating pressure on QBs being an issue for Detroit, it wouldn’t be a shocker to see Irvin suit up this weekend.

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