Detroit's 53-man roster decisions trimmed Dan Skipper, Hendon Hooker, and Brodric Martin, with Skipper returning to the practice squad and Hooker/Martin moved on as the club fills the vacancy. Tim Patrick was traded to Jacksonville, and two defensive linemen were claimed while Daniel Thomas was signed to bolster front-line depth. The Lions eye Week 1 at Green Bay, balancing immediate needs with potential in-season tweaks.

Fantasy angle centers on WR depth after Patrick's exit and the impact of added DL bodies on the run and pass rush. With a vacancy still present, Detroit could pivot to surprise contributors or practice-squad moves that reshape the early-season pecking order while keeping Week 1 plans flexible against the Packers.