The Detroit Lions made their waiver wire claim of defensive tackle Benito Jones official on Wednesday afternoon. In order to make room for Jones, the Lions waived running back Jermar Jefferson.
Jefferson was the Lions’ most surprising player to make the initial 53-man roster on Tuesday, beating out both Godwin Igwebuike and Justin Jackson. However, Jackson, a veteran who did not have clear waivers, re-signed to the team’s practice squad on Wednesday; Igwebuike did not.
Because Jefferson only has one accrued season, he must pass through waivers on Thursday. One would presume that the Lions have interest in bringing him back to the practice squad, at the very least.