Donovan Peoples-Jones - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Let go by Saints Peoples-Jones was released by the Saints on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Peoples-Jones was let go one day after the Saints traded for fellow wide receiver Devaughn Vele. Peoples-Jones last suited up for a regular-season NFL game in 2023 with the Lions. He had 839 receiving yards with the Browns in 2022.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Saints Peoples-Jones agreed to terms Monday on a contract with New Orleans, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Peoples-Jones spent time on the Lions' practice squad in 2024, but he hasn't logged a regular-season appearance since 2023, when he suited up for eight games with Detroit. Top wideouts Chris Olave (concussion), Rashid Shaheed (knee), Brandin Cooks and Bub Means all missed time due to injuries last season, making wide receiver depth a key area of need for the Saints. In the wake of Derek Carr (shoulder) retiring, Peoples-Jones will have the opportunity to build chemistry with all of Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on practice squad The Lions signed Peoples-Jones to the practice squad Thursday.

Impact Peoples-Jones didn't manage to stick with Detroit's initial 53-man roster, but he'll continue his development with the team and remain in house as a pivot option. The 2020 sixth-round pick is coming off the worst season of his career, but he did pile up a 61-839-3 receiving line with the Browns back in 2022. He figures to be one of the first names called up in the regular season if the Lions suffer any injuries to the wide receiver corps.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Detroit The Lions are releasing Peoples-Jones on Monday, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.

Impact Peoples-Jones, who played in eight regular-season games for Detroit last season after being acquired via trade, couldn't show enough in his first offseason with the team to stick on the 53-man roster. The 2020 sixth-round pick will now need to search for an opportunity to latch on elsewhere in the league.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Peoples-Jones should be outside looking in at the Detroit Lions roster Wideout Donovan Peoples-Jones should be on the outside looking in at the Detroit Lions roster after a rough preseason

AUGUST 26, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Ready to rock Peoples-Jones (undisclosed) passed his physical Wednesday and is off the active/non-football injury list, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Peoples-Jones didn't miss much of training camp before getting healthy, and he's now clear to join his teammates on the practice field. The 2020 sixth-round pick is coming off the worst season of his NFL career, having played just 72 offensive snaps in 2023 across eight regular-season appearances. He appears set to battle for a roster spot during training camp and the preseason.

JULY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts camp on NFI list Peoples-Jones (undisclosed) is on the non-football injury list for the start of training camp.

Impact There hasn't been any report on the nature of Peoples-Jones' injury or illness. He re-signed with the Lions this offseason despite playing just 72 snaps on offense in eight regular-season appearances after a trade from Cleveland at the end of October. Once healthy, Peoples-Jones presumably will need to fight for a roster spot.

JULY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Peoples-Jones, Cleveland Browns, Wide Receiver 2017 U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection...Named 2016 All-USA First Team by USA TODAY

JUNE 13, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Staying in Detroit Peoples-Jones has agreed on a one-year, $2 million deal to re-sign with the Lions. Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.

Impact Peoples-Jones played seven games with the Browns in 2023 before finishing the second half of the season in Detroit. He finished the season with 13 receptions on 25 targets for 155 yards between both teams. The 25-year-old will not look to solidify a role for himself as a pass catcher during the offseason, but he also has the potential to contribute as a returner on special teams.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Wednesday Peoples-Jones (ribs) practiced fully Wednesday.

Impact After the Lions acquired Peoples-Jones from the Browns on Oct. 31, he logged three consecutive capped sessions last week before being deemed inactive this past Sunday at the Chargers. With a full practice under his belt to kick off Week 11 prep, though, he now seems poised to make his debut with Detroit. Perhaps helping Peoples-Jones' cause in that regard is that fellow wide receiver Kalif Raymond (ankle) was limited Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lions land former Michigan receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones in deal with Browns ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions made a trade shortly before Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline, agreeing to send a 2025 sixth-round pick to the...

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

KEY QUESTIONS: Why Lions traded for WR Donovan-Peoples Jones Tim Twentyman covers all the key questions from head coach Dan Campbell's Tuesday press conference.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Detroit Lions Acquire WR Donovan Peoples-Jones The Lions added a wide receiver at the trade deadline.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Lions Strike Trade With Browns for WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, per Report The Lions bolster their wide receiver room by acquiring a young pass-catcher from the Browns.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Browns send WR Donovan Peoples-Jones to Lions Oct 15, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) celebrates after San Francisco 49ers place kic...

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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OCTOBER 31, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions agree to trade terms with Cleveland Browns for WR Donovan Peoples-Jones The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday that they have agreed to trade terms with the Cleveland Browns to acquire WR Donovan Peoples-Jones in ex...

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions trade for Browns WR Donovan Peoples-Jones in exchange for 2025 pick The Cleveland Browns are trading wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones to the Detroit Lions, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Tue...

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • NFL.COM

Moving to Motor City The Browns traded Peoples-Jones to the Lions on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Peoples-Jones hasn't been lacking in snaps this season, logging at least an 80 percent share in six of seven games. But the ground-based Browns haven't prioritized the passing game as much with Deshaun Watson missing a good portion of the campaign due to a shoulder injury. Overall, Peoples-Jones has gathered in eight of 18 targets for 97 yards and no touchdowns. With the Lions, he'll be facing fair more competition for snaps with all of Amon-Ra St. Brown, Josh Reynolds, Jameson Williams and Kalif Raymond in the wide receiver room.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to Motor City The Browns traded Peoples-Jones to the Lions on Tuesday in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another subdued week Peoples-Jones caught two of three targets for 22 yards and returned three punts for 22 yards in Sunday's 39-38 win over Indianapolis in Week 7.

Impact Peoples-Jones caught more than one pass for just the second time in six games, as the fourth-year veteran has seen his targets squeezed in 2023. Cleveland's passing offense hasn't taken flight as expected, and Peoples-Jones has failed to establish chemistry with any of the team's quarterbacks -- Deshaun Watson (shoulder), PJ Walker or Dorian Thompson-Robinson. He's caught eight of 18 targets for 97 yards through six games.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 19, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Donovan Peoples-Jones Odds and Prop Bets vs. 49ers – NFL Week 6 2023

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OCTOBER 14, 2023 • Data Skrive

Donovan Peoples-Jones Odds and Prop Bets vs. 49ers – NFL Week 6 2023

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OCTOBER 11, 2023 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Donovan Peoples-Jones & Anthony Walker Jr Press Conference | Cleveland Browns Donovan Peoples-Jones & Anthony Walker Jr Speak to the Media during Open Locker Room on Wednesday October 11th.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

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