A’Shawn Robinson – Noteworthy – Injury – Transaction
DT A’Shawn Robinson (knee) was placed on reserve/injured by the Lions Friday (Dec. 28).
Matthew Stafford – Important
QB Matthew Stafford got a pledge of support from coach Matt Patricia, who dismissed speculation that the team could be looking for a new quarterback next season.”Matthew Stafford is an unbelievable quarterback, and our quarterback,” said Patricia, who is 5-10 in his first season as a head coach. “I think the world of the guy.” Stafford is having his worst statistical season since 2010, when injuries limited him to three games in his second year with the Lions. Barring a 489-yard game in Sunday’s regular-season finale at Green Bay, Stafford will have a streak of seven consecutive 4,000-yard seasons come to an end.
Mitchell Loewen – Noteworthy – Transaction
DE Mitchell Loewen was placed on waivers by the Saints Thursday (Dec. 27). He was claimed on waivers by the Lions Friday. Loewen comes to Detroit after spending the past three seasons (2016-18) with New Orleans where he appeared in three games, including one in 2018. He originally entered the NFL in 2016 with the Saints as an undrafted free agent out of Arkansas.