Official Site of the Lions · Sep 2, 2017
Lions establish 53-man roster
The Detroit Lions announced Saturday that they have trimmed their roster down to the NFL-mandated 53-man limit.
Allen Park, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions announced today the following rosters moves to establish the team’s 53-man roster by the League-mandated 4 p.m. ET deadline:
Traded
Lions trade CB Johnson Bademosi to the New England Patriots for an undisclosed future draft selection.
Released (Vested Veterans)
Waived
DE Pat O’Connor
Reverted to Reserve/Suspended by Commissioner
Placed on Reserve/Non-Football Injury (NFI)
