Kenny Wiggins and Jonathan Williams Promoted to Active Roster

The Detroit Lions have moved running back Jonathan Williams and guard Kenny Wiggins to the active roster under the NFL's new standard elevation addendum.

In the new collective bargaining agreement, NFL teams are now allowed to promote two practice squad players to the 53-man roster without having to clear room for them. Promoted players are eligible to play that week, but must be sent back to the practice squad after the game.

Detroit has been struggling with a myriad of roster injuries ahead of their opening week matchup against the Chicago Bears.

Right tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai has been officially ruled out for Sunday and wide receiver Kenny Golladay was listed as doubtful on Friday's official injury report.

Running back D'Andre Swift is still working his way back from a muscle strain, and the organization recently acquired veteran running back Adrian Peterson to add depth to the running backs room.

Williams was signed by Detroit after spending 2019 with the Indianapolis Colts.

He has also had stops with the New Orleans Saints and the Buffalo Bills.

In 23 career games, Williams has recorded 329 rushing yards on 79 carries and two touchdowns.

Detroit opens their 2020 season at home Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. against their rival in the NFC North.

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