New Orleans – The Detroit Lions announced a pair of transactions Saturday, activating defensive end Armonty Bryant from the commissioner’s exempt list following his three-game suspension and promoting practice squad wide receiver TJ Jones to the active roster.
To clear the space, the Lions released running back Justin Forsett and cornerback Johnthan Banks.
Jones, a sixth-round pick in 2014, appeared in 10 games for the Lions last season, catching 10 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown. His activation could be a bad sign for starter Marvin Jones, who had been listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints with a thigh injury.