Anthony Tyus, a promising undrafted rookie RB, has been waived by the Lions due to a non-football illness, ending his hopes to contribute to the team this season. His prior performance in the offseason raised expectations for a practice squad role, making this a notable setback.

Tyus III is an undrafted free agent who has caught attention due to his strong collegiate performance. He brings a solid skill set to the Lions, and his journey from high school prodigy to NFL hopeful has been well documented.