Detroit Lions’ roster cutdown countdown reaches final deadline for 53-man roster
With the preseason complete, Detroit now moves through the league’s final roster reduction window, trimming its squad from 91 players down to the 53-man roster.
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With the preseason complete, Detroit now moves through the league’s final roster reduction window, trimming its squad from 91 players down to the 53-man roster.
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