Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett's takeaways from Detroit Lions exhibition vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Aug. 24, and a look at the regular season. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press
The Detroit Lions play their final game of the preseason Thursday night against the Cleveland Browns (7 p.m., Channel 2). Starters aren’t expected to play much if at all, but with a few back-end roster spots still up for grabs, here are seven players I’ll be keeping close tabs on.
WR Brandon Powell
Powell has had a nice preseason and is another good game away from locking up a roster spot – in Detroit or somewhere else.