Eric Lee – Noteworthy – Transaction
DE Eric Lee was signed by the Lions from their practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 5). Lee originally joined the Lions as a member of the club’s practice squad in September before being signed to the active roster and appearing in five games for Detroit this season. He originally entered the NFL with the Houston Texans in 2016 as an undrafted free agent out of South Florida. He has appeared in 11 career games (five starts) and recorded 21 total tackles (11 solo), 3.5 sacks and one interception.
Jalen Reeves-Maybin – Important – Injury – Transaction
LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (neck) was placed on reserve/injured by the Lions Wednesday (Dec. 5). While he would normally eligible to be designated for return and begin practicing after missing at least six weeks and playing in eight weeks, the first game he would be available would be the Super Bowl.
John Atkins – Noteworthy – Transaction
DT John Atkins was signed by the Lions to the practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 5). He had been released by the Lions from the practice squad Friday. Atkins returns to Detroit after spending a portion of this season on the team’s practice squad. Currently in his rookie season, Atkins entered the NFL with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent out of Georgia.