The Detroit Lions just dropped a couple of players from their roster, making room for some big moves as we head deeper into the season! On Wednesday, the team officially waived running back Jabari Small and center Seth McLaughlin, creating two open spots on their 53-man roster. What are they cooking up? You know it’s going to be good.
Small’s Out, RB Room Stays Tight
The running back room saw Jabari Small get the boot, a move that came after Isiah Pacheco was placed on injured reserve. This leaves the Lions with Jahmyr Gibbs, Jacob Saylors, and Sione Vaki holding down the fort at running back. Small, who signed with the Titans after going undrafted back in 2024, has been kicking around. He spent some time on Detroit’s practice squad last year, but he’s never actually hit the field for a regular season game. It is a tough break for the guy, but it shows how brutal these rosters can be!
McLaughlin Leaves a Gap, But Look Who’s Next
Over on the offensive line, Seth McLaughlin was behind Juice Scruggs on the depth chart, and now he is also off the roster. McLaughlin, like Small, spent last season on a practice squad, that time with the Bengals. These guys were fighting for spots, and the team made a call. But here’s the kicker: the Lions currently only have four players in their receiving corps, and the word is they **could look to bolster that receiving corps** with one of these newly open spots. Let that sink in!
This is where it gets spicy. With two openings and a clear need at receiver, you have to wonder what kind of splash the Lions are planning. Are they eyeing a veteran? A hidden gem? Keep your eyes peeled, because these two roster spots are not going to be empty for long, and if they’re looking to upgrade that receiver talent, the next few days are going to be wild.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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