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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 24: James Mitchell #82 of the Detroit Lions carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Ford Field on November 24, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

New Lions tight ends coach has high hopes for James Mitchell in his second season

Is DJ Chark’s replacement already on the Lions roster?

Lions essentially going to back to square one with D’Andre Swift

Dan Campbell says cornerback Jeff Okudah is not in the doghouse

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 02: Ifeatu Melifonwu #26 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after a defensive play during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 02, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Opportunity set to knock for Ifeatu Melifonwu against the Panthers

Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (59) celebrates a sack of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022.

Lions rookie James Houston made most of opportunity against the Bills

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 30: Kerby Joseph #31 of the Detroit Lions celebrates against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Ford Field on October 30, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Kerby Joseph is a beacon of light in the Detroit Lions secondary

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 23: T.J. Hockenson #88 of the Detroit Lions makes the catch against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

4 options for the Detroit Lions to replace T.J. Hockenson in 2023

Oct 3, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs (39) leaves the field after the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports

Jerry Jacobs playing more will only help the Detroit Lions secondary

Lions defensive end John Cominsky celebrates after making a tackle against the Falcons during the second half of the Lions' 27-23 preseason loss to the Falcons on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022 at Ford Field.Lions Atl

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn confirms defensive line reinforcements coming

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 25: Johnny Mundt #86 of the Minnesota Vikings catches the ball in the fourth quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye ready for opportunity to rebound after benching

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 25: Cornerback Amani Oruwariye #24 of the Detroit Lions tries to tackle tight end Johnny Mundt #86 of the Minnesota Vikingsat U.S. Bank Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Amani Oruwariye is not yet out of the mix in the Lions secondary

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Lions might bench cornerback Amani Oruwariye, if they could

Aug 28, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubiski (10) is brought down by Detroit Lions defensive lineman Demetrius Taylor (62) and Bruce Hector during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

Lions undrafted rookie Demetrius Taylor lined up to make NFL debut on Sunday

Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (foreground) celebrates with teammates after a tackle on Atlanta Falcons kick returner Avery Williams (35) during the first half of a preseason game Aug.12, 2022 at Ford Field.Lions Atl

It ultimately doesn’t matter if Malcolm Rodriguez is a Week 1 starter for the Lions

Aug 28, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma State Univresity alumni Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (44) Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) and quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) pose for a photo after the game at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Bleacher Report confirms what was already obvious about Malcolm Rodriguez

PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 28: Tim Boyle #12 of the Detroit Lions looks to pass during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on August 28, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

The Detroit Lions made their own backup quarterback bed

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Jeff Okudah declared a starter by Lions head coach Dan Campbell

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 20: Tim Boyle #12 of Detroit Lions passes the ball during the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 20, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

David Blough and Tim Boyle set to carry Lions backup battle into preseason finale

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Austin Bryant taking opportunity to move off the Lions’ roster bubble

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4 Detroit Lions to watch against the Colts in the second preseason game

Aug 12, Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle is hurried by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ta'Quon Graham during the first half at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirthmon F. Dozier-USA TODAY Sports

Dan Campbell clearly has realistic expectations for Lions backup quarterbacks

Aug 12, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) tries to get away from Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Ford (28) in the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Tom Kennedy just might nab a 53-man roster spot for the Detroit Lions

ALLEN PARK, MICHIGAN - JULY 27: David Blough #10 of the Detroit Lions throws a pass during the Detroit Lions Training Camp on July 27, 2022 in Allen Park, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

David Blough took big step toward making his case to be Lions’ No. 2 quarterback

Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy practices during the first day of training camp July 27, 2022 in Allen Park.

Tom Kennedy made most of opportunity at Lions camp Wednesday

Lions quarterback Jared Goff runs the offense during preseason camp's first practice with pads Aug. 1, 2022 in Allen Park.Lions

Detroit Lions first ‘unofficial’ 2022 depth chart has few surprises

Detroit Lions kicker Austin Seibert (19) warms up during mini camp at the practice facility in Allen Park on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

Dan Campbell confirms who’s got a slight leg up in Detroit Lions kicker battle

Dec 26, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (22) runs with the ball during the third quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Lions make interesting addition in running back Justin Jackson