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How Austin Bryant went from roster bubble to key player on Detroit Lions pass rush A third-year linebacker out of Clemson, Austin Bryant should spell Trey Flowers and Romeo Okwara off the bench for Detroit Lions

AUGUST 30, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Now healthy, Bryant showing flashes of potential in Lions camp Outside linebacker Austin Bryant finally had a healthy offseason to work on his craft, and it's shown up in Lions training camp so far.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions activate Austin Bryant and more injury updates Detroit Lions' Penei Sewell back in pads for first time in 17 months: 'I've been craving'

AUGUST 4, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Back from PUP list Bryant (undisclosed) was activated from the PUP list Tuesday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old was placed on the PUP list with the unspecified injury last week, but he's now ready to take the field. Bryant appeared in only six games last season and totaled 17 tackles (12 solo).

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions pull Austin Bryant off PUP list; Derrick Barnes dealing with hamstring pull Austin Bryant, a 4th-round pick out of Clemson in 2019, has played sparingly in his first two seasons, appearing in just 10 of a possible 32...

AUGUST 3, 2021 • FREEP.COM

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions’ Austin Bryant seeing consistent playing time after injury-riddled first 2 seasons Meet the Detroit Lions general manager candidate: Lance Newmark

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Returns to lineup for Week 14 Bryant (thigh) will suit up for Sunday's matchup against Green Bay.

Impact The second-year man out of Clemson had been held out three consecutive games entering Week 14, but Detroit gets another reinforcement along its defensive line with the activation of Bryant. A pectoral injury kept him sidelined through Week 8, but an appearance against the division-rival Packers will mark Bryant's third of the 2020 campaign.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

QB Jones inactive for Giants; McCoy to start at Seattle

The New York Giants will be without starting quarterback Daniel Jones for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Inactive as expected Bryant won't suit up in Sunday's game against the Bears due to a thigh injury.

Impact Bryant was deemed doubtful for the contest Friday after logging a trio of limited practice sessions, so this news isn't surprising. Bryant will miss his second straight contest with the thigh issue, and he's only appeared in two games so far this campaign. With Da'Shawn Hand (groin) also sidelined, Romeo Okwara Everson Griffen and Frank Herron are the only healthy defensive ends on the roster Sunday.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Downgrades to doubtful Bryan (thigh) has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Bears, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Initially considered questionable after a trio of limited practice sessions, Bryant is now expected to miss a second straight game. He's struggled to stay healthy this year, but he's handled a major role when active. Bryant played at least 47 percent of the snaps on defense in both games he has played, recording three total tackles. Romeo Okwara and Everson Griffen are the only healthy defensive ends for Sunday.

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lions RB Swift inactive with concussion against Texans

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift is inactive against the Houston Texans

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Golladay, Amendola out again for Lions; Swift questionable

Detroit Lions receivers Kenny Golladay and Danny Amendola have been ruled out for Thursday’s game against Houston

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Unavailable for Week 12 Bryant (thigh) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact With Da'Shawn Hand (groin) also ruled out, the Lions will enter Thursday's game with Romeo Okwara and Everson Griffen as their only healthy defensive ends. Bryant managed to practice in a limited fashion all week, so he stands a good chance to return Week 13 against Chicago.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Lock gets start at QB for Broncos vs. Dolphins

Drew Lock will get the start at quarterback when the Denver Broncos host the Miami Dolphins despite missing practice Wednesday with bruised ribs and a strained oblique he sustained...

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Downgrades to out Bryant (thigh) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Carolina.

Impact Bryant entered the weekend as questionable, but he won't travel with the team and has downgraded to out. He played 71 total snaps over the past two weeks, and the Lions will be shorthanded at defensive end without both Bryant and Da'Shawn Hand (groin) unavailable. As a result, they elevated Frank Herron to add depth behind Romeo Okwara and Everson Griffen.

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bryant, Hand now out for Lions against Panthers

The Detroit Lions have downgraded defensive linemen Austin Bryant and Da’Shawn Hand, ruling out both for Sunday’s game at Carolina

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Detroit Lions' Da'Shawn Hand, Austin Bryant won't play vs. Carolina Panthers The Detroit Lions already were shorthanded on the defensive line with Trey Flowers and Julian Okwara on injured reserve

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • FREEP.COM

NFL Today, Week 9

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Halapoulivaati Vaitai active for Lions; Austin Bryant in line to make season debut There were no real surprises with the Lions' inactive list for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Lions remove QB Matthew Stafford from Reserve-COVID-19 list

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has been removed from the Reserve/COVID-19 list, making him eligible to play at Minnesota

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Lions put Julian Okwara on IR, sign CB Chris Jones

The Detroit Lions put rookie defensive end Julian Okwara on injured reserve and signed free agent cornerback Chris Jones

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Returns to practice Wednesday Bryant (pectoral) returned to practice Wednesday, indicating the beginning of his 21-day window to be activated from the reserve/PUP list, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site...

Impact Bryant didn't participate in training camp, and this was his first time on the practice field this season. The 2019 fourth-round pick has been dealing with a pectoral injury, but it appears he could make a return to the lineup soon. Trey Flowers (ankle) and Da'Shawn Hand are the Lions' starting defensive ends, but once he's healthy, Bryant will battle for leftover reps with Romeo Okwara.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

NOTEBOOK: Lions place Julian Okwara on IR; Austin Bryant (PUP) returns to practice Tim Twentyman covers all the Detroit Lions news of the day including roster transactions, preparing for the Falcons and more.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Placed on PUP list Bryant (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/PUP list Saturday.

Impact Bryant spent almost the entirety of training camp on the active/PUP list and now he will begin the regular season in the same position. The defensive end has a chance to be activated once he is fully recovered from his undisclosed injury.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Muhlbach makes cut for Lions again

Long snapper Don Muhlbach appears set for a 17th season with the Detroit Lions after making it through the team's roster cuts

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • Associated Press

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