A couple former Lions find a new home in New England, while the NFL makes a minor officiating tweak.
- LaAdrian Waddle's unemployment didn't last long. Waddle did not clear waivers, as the New England Patriots claimed him. Waddle joins Michael Williams as players that started the season with the Lions but moved to the Patriots (Joseph Fauria also spent a brief amount of time on their practice squad).
- The NFL is making a minor change to the way it is officiating during the playoffs this year.