Alex Barrett – Noteworthy – Transaction
DE Alex Barrett was signed by the Lions to the practice squad Wednesday (Oct. 31). He had been released by the Lions from the practice squad Sept. 19. Barrett originally joined the league after signing with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of San Diego State following the 2017 draft. He has appeared in two career games with one tackle.
Kelvin Sheppard – Important – Transaction
LB Kelvin Sheppard was signed by the Lions Wednesday (Oct. 31). Sheppard became an unrestricted free agent in March, and has not been with another team since then. Sheppard was with the New York Giants from 2016-17, where he appeared in 23 games (17 starts) and totaled 96 tackles (59 solo) and two interceptions. A third-round draft selection (68th overall) by the Buffalo Bills in the 2011 draft out of LSU, Sheppard played two seasons (2011-12) with the Bills prior to stints with the Indianapolis Colts (2013) and Miami Dolphins (2014-15). His career totals include 100 games played (62 starts), 399 tackles (258 solo), 3.0 sacks, 25 tackles for loss and two interceptions.