The Lions closed the preseason with an ugly 35-17 loss to the Browns. Does it matter? Justin Rogers and John Niyo of The Detroit News discuss.
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions announced the team's initial 53-man roster, with a few surprises, most notably keeping six receivers and four tight ends.
The Lions rewarded tight end Hakeem Valles and undrafted rookie receiver Brandon Powell for their impressive preseason performances. In addition to Powell, the Lions also kept receiver Bradley Marquez, a special teams standout during the preseason.