With every season that passes, the Detroit Lions roster adds more and more depth, making it a real bloodbath competition for the final few spots on the roster. Each year, the Lions carry a handful of players on their roster—both active and practice squad—who have the skills to contribute at an NFL level but their game isn’t quite polished enough for them to be active on game day.
Last season, safety Brandon Joseph (an undrafted free agent) and wide receiver Antoine Green (a seventh-round pick) found themselves in situations where they needed more time to round out their games.