After making changes to the protected practice squad each of the last two weeks, the Detroit Lions stood pat in Week 12, protecting the same four practice squad players.
Here is who the Lions elected to protect in Week 12:
- Steven Montez, quarterback
- Bruce Hector, defensive lineman
- Shayne Zylstra, tight end
- Aldrick Rosas, kicker
With Tim Boyle healthy and off injured reserve, it wasn't clear if the Lions would continue to protect Montez as QB4 on the roster. But with starter Jared Goff dealing with an oblique injury, Montez gets protected for another week.