We’ve reached the point in our 2018 Detroit Lions roster countdown where we’re talking about players who are expected to be regular contributors to the team. While some of these guys aren’t expected to start, their contributions will be felt in 2018, and it could mean the difference between success and failure under Matt Patricia.
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30. DB DeShawn Shead (High: 26, Low: 33)
Shead was an under-the-radar signing this free agency. Though he’s still returning from a year-old ACL tear, Shead showed a lot of promise in Seattle, and is expected to be a key part in Detroit’s secondary rotation.