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Detroit Lions Announce 2021 Practice Squad Roster, Release Two Veterans

These 15 NFL players comprise the initial Detroit Lions 2021 practice squad roster.
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Detroit Lions Announce 2021 Practice Squad Roster, Release Two Veterans
Detroit Lions Announce 2021 Practice Squad Roster, Release Two Veterans

Following the Detroit Lions' 53-man roster being revealed, the 15-man practice squad was officially announced on Wednesday afternoon. 

Detroit head coach Dan Campbell recently explained what he is looking for from the players that will be featured on his first practice squad in Detroit.

“For example, I know we can pull this guy -- you get an injury, I know we can pull this guy up, and he might not be physically as talented as the guy, the starter that’s in front that has an injury. But, we know he’s a plug-in player right now," Campbell explained. "We know he can go in there, and he’s functional at the position and he can help us on special teams. You need those guys there. That’s one." 

Campbell explained further, "Two is, some of these young players -- maybe it’s (Tavante) Beckett -- that need another year in the program physically, mentally, everything just to develop. But, you like them. You like their approach, and you like the upside to them. Those are the guys you want on your practice squad, that you know a year from now, they’re going to give you looks and they’re going to improve and help you during the year. But, maybe they’re just about a year away, and now, you get them back out here in training camp and you like the potential. So, I think it’s a little bit of both.”

2021 Lions Practice Squad

  • LB Tavante Beckett
  • OLB Rashod Berry
  • NT Miles Brown
  • S Jalen Elliott
  • K Zane Gonzalez
  • DE Bruce Hector
  • G Tommy Kraemer
  • TE Alize Mack
  • WR Javon McKinley
  • RB Dedrick Mills
  • T Darrin Paulo
  • RB Craig Reynolds
  • CB Nickell Robey-Coleman
  • WR Sage Surratt
  • TE Brock Wright

Released players

  • TE Darren Fells
  • S Dean Marlowe

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JOHN MAAKARON

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