The Detroit Lions made a bold decision to release both of the kickers they had in training camp at the end of roster cuts. And although they ended up bringing Zane Gonzalez back on the practice squad, they are entering their Week 1 game with newbie Austin Seibert as the only kicker on their 53-man roster after claiming him on waivers last week.
Detroit could still choose to promote Gonzalez from the practice squad—they did elect to protect his this week—for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers to take on the kicking duties in the opener, but special teams coordinator Dave Fipp wasn’t revealing their plan before Thursday’s practice.