Lions Revamp Secondary Amid Injury Concerns and Urgency
WHO:
Heavy NFL - Dan Campbell is the head coach of the Detroit Lions.
Heavy NFL - Avonte Maddox is a safety for the Detroit Lions.
Heavy NFL - Dan Campbell is the head coach of the Detroit Lions.
Heavy NFL - The Detroit Lions have signed a former New York Jets starting defensive back ahead of their Week 3 game.
Heavy NFL - Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that safety Kerby Joseph will not practice this week despite being eligible to do so.
Heavy NFL - A former New York Jets starting defensive back has signed with the Detroit Lions before their Week 3 game.
Heavy NFL - Dan Campbell is the head coach of the Detroit Lions.
Heavy NFL - Avonte Maddox is a safety for the Detroit Lions.
Heavy NFL - Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph are also safeties for the Detroit Lions.
WHAT:
Heavy NFL - The Lions are working out a group of defensive backs, including veterans Jordan Fuller and Jalen Mills, to address their secondary issues.
Heavy NFL - The Lions have confirmed that safety Avonte Maddox will undergo surgery on his foot and will miss the remainder of the season.
Heavy NFL - The Lions have lost a cornerback to a season-ending injury.
Heavy NFL - The Lions are working out three different defensive backs, including veterans Jordan Fuller and Jalen Mills, to address their secondary issues.
Heavy NFL - The Lions are planning to work out two experienced veterans to improve their secondary.
Heavy NFL - The Lions have confirmed that safety Avonte Maddox will undergo surgery on his foot and will miss the remainder of the season.
Heavy NFL - The Lions are adding at least one more safety to their roster.
Heavy NFL - The Lions are working out three different defensive backs, including veterans Jordan Fuller and Jalen Mills, to address their secondary issues.
Heavy NFL - The Lions have lost a cornerback to a season-ending injury.
Heavy NFL - The Lions are planning to work out two experienced veterans to improve their secondary.
Heavy NFL - The Lions are working out three different defensive backs, including veterans Jordan Fuller and Jalen Mills, to address their secondary issues.
Heavy NFL - The Lions have lost a cornerback to a season-ending injury.
Heavy NFL - The Lions confirmed that safety Avonte Maddox will undergo surgery on his foot and will miss the remainder of the season.
Heavy NFL - The Lions are working out three different defensive backs, including veterans Jordan Fuller and Jalen Mills, to address their secondary issues.
Heavy NFL - The Detroit Lions will be without safety Avonte Maddox for the rest of the season.
Heavy NFL - The Lions are adding at least one more safety to their roster.
Heavy NFL - The Lions have given up 71 points combined in their first two games.
Heavy NFL - The Lions are working out two defensive backs with starting experience.
WHERE:
Heavy NFL - The events are taking place within the Detroit Lions organization.
WHEN:
Detroit Free Press - The Lions are preparing for Week 2 of the NFL season.
WHY:
Heavy NFL - The Lions are making these changes due to the poor performance of their defense, having allowed 71 points in their first two games.
Heavy NFL - The Lions are making these changes due to the poor performance of their defense, having allowed 71 points in their first two games.
Heavy NFL - The Lions are making changes due to injury concerns and poor defensive performance.
HOW:
Heavy NFL - Dan Campbell opened the door for cornerback Ennis Rakestraw and defensive end Ahmed Hassanein to enter the lineup after the team's poor defensive performance.
Heavy NFL - Dan Campbell opened the door for cornerback Ennis Rakestraw and defensive end Ahmed Hassanein to enter the lineup after the team's poor defensive performance.
Heavy NFL - Dan Campbell opened the door for cornerback Ennis Rakestraw and defensive end Ahmed Hassanein to enter the lineup after the team's poor defensive performance.
Heavy NFL - The Lions are actively seeking to improve their secondary by bringing in experienced veterans for workouts.
Heavy NFL - The Lions are actively working out experienced veterans to address their defensive issues.
The Detroit Lions are making significant changes to their roster as they work out a group of defensive backs, including veterans Jordan Fuller and Jalen Mills, to address ongoing issues in their secondary. Unfortunately, the team has confirmed that safety Avonte Maddox will undergo surgery on his foot, sidelining him for the rest of the season, and they have also lost a cornerback to a season-ending injury. Head coach Dan Campbell has opened the door for cornerback Ennis Rakestraw and defensive end Ahmed Hassanein to step into the lineup following the team's recent struggles on defense.