The Detroit Lions made a series of roster moves on Saturday afternoon, a day ahead of the team’s road game against the New England Patriots.
The Lions placed wide receiver Quintez Cephus on injured reserve, signed receiver Maurice Alexander and cornerback AJ Parker to the active roster, and temporarily elevated kicker Michael Badgley and cornerback Saivion Smith for the contest.
The loss of Cephus comes after he exited last weekend’s game in the second half with a foot injury. By being placed on IR, he is required to be sidelined at least the next four games before he’s eligible to return.