Lions release LB Elijah Lee to clear up roster spot
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have released linebacker Elijah Lee to clear up a roster spot.
Detroit made the move Thursday, possibly to make room for cornerback Justin Coleman to return from injured reserve.
Lee played on special teams in four games this season. He signed with the Lions in March after playing for the San Francisco 49ers for three seasons.
Coleman has been out of the lineup with a hamstring injury since he was hurt in the season-opening loss to Chicago. The Lions would welcome the 27-year-old Coleman to return, bolstering the depth of a secondary that has been without cornerback Desmond Trufant for much of the season.
Detroit (3-3) hosts the Indianapolis Colts (4-2) on Sunday.
___
More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL
-
NFL to play two Christmas Day 2024 games — on a Wednesday
2024 New York Giants 7-round mock draft: New QB in play — if available
Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers shine at LSU's Pro Day
-
Jim Harbaugh fulfills his dream, living in RV in initial months after Chargers move
LB Jadeveon Clowney reportedly signs two-year deal with Panthers
Cowboys, Dak Prescott reportedly have understanding that QB won't be extended
-
NFL Draft QB analysis: Joel Klatt, Daniel Jeremiah debate top passers
49ers' Jed York calls Brock Purdy's upcoming extension a 'good problem'
2024 Commanders 7-round mock draft: Yes, they're taking a QB — but that's just the start
-
NFL to play two Christmas Day 2024 games — on a Wednesday
2024 New York Giants 7-round mock draft: New QB in play — if available
Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers shine at LSU's Pro Day
-
Jim Harbaugh fulfills his dream, living in RV in initial months after Chargers move
LB Jadeveon Clowney reportedly signs two-year deal with Panthers
Cowboys, Dak Prescott reportedly have understanding that QB won't be extended
-
NFL Draft QB analysis: Joel Klatt, Daniel Jeremiah debate top passers
49ers' Jed York calls Brock Purdy's upcoming extension a 'good problem'
2024 Commanders 7-round mock draft: Yes, they're taking a QB — but that's just the start