Allen Park — A day after trimming the roster to 53 players, the Lions established its initial practice squad, re-signing 10 players the team cut over the weekend.
Making up the practice squad are defensive tackle John Atkins, wide receivers Jonathan Duhard and Tom Kennedy, linebacker Steve Longa, tight end Isaac Nauta, offensive tackle Matt Nelson, linebacker Anthony Pittman, running back Mark Thompson, tight end Austin Traylor and defensive end Jonathan Wynn.
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Notable absence from the group include former second-round cornerback Teez Tabor, defensive end Eric Lee and defensive tackle P.