Lions Release Defensive Lineman After Missing Chiefs Game Despite 53-Man Elevation

Detroit, MI – October 17, 2025

The Detroit Lions have officially released a defensive lineman after he failed to report for the team’s Week 6 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs

, despite being elevated to the 53-man active roster the day before.

According to team officials, the player’s absence was unexcused, and no contact was made with the staff prior to kickoff at Arrowhead Stadium. The unexpected incident forced last-minute adjustments to Detroit’s defensive rotation just hours before game time.

Head coach Dan Campbell addressed the matter firmly following the team’s internal review. “Every man in this building knows the standard — you show up, you compete, and you respect the opportunity. That’s how we do things here,”

Campbell said.

#Lions announce roster moves:

Signed S Jammie Robinson to the active roster from KC practice squad

Released DL Keith Cooper from the practice squad

Signed S Loren Strickland to the practice squad
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 16, 2025

As part of the same roster shuffle, the Lions have signed safety Jammie Robinson from the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice squad to their

53-man active roster. In a corresponding move, the team released DL Keith Cooper from their own practice squad and added safety Loren Strickland to replace him.

Robinson, 24, is a former

fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft (No. 145 overall) by the Carolina Panthers. He starred collegiately at South Carolina and Florida State, earning two All-ACC honors and a

second-team All-American selection. Robinson later spent time with both the Arizona Cardinals and the Chiefs before being signed by Detroit.

Standing out for his versatility, Robinson has logged snaps at

nickel corner, box safety, and special teams, bringing valuable flexibility to a Lions secondary hit hard by injuries.

The release and subsequent signings reinforce Detroit’s commitment to accountability and depth as they prepare for their

Monday night clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — a matchup where both professionalism and execution will once again define Dan Campbell’s Lions.

BREAKING: Bengals Floated Trade Proposal — Trey Hendrickson for Bills Star

Buffalo, NY – August 16, 2025

The Bengals’ contract standoff with Trey Hendrickson has taken another twist — and this time, it points directly at Buffalo. League insiders confirm Cincinnati has floated Greg Rousseau’s name as a possible return piece if trade talks advance.

Rousseau, 25, has been one of the Bills’ most reliable edge defenders since being drafted in 2021. At 6-foot-6 with an 87-centimeter wingspan, he brings unique length and power, anchoring both the pass rush and the run defense in Sean McDermott’s system.

Statistically, the gap is clear. Hendrickson is coming off 17.5 sacks in 2024, while Rousseau logged 6.5 with 12 tackles for loss. Yet the impact numbers tell a deeper story — Rousseau generated 54 pressures and posted an elite 85.7 PFF pass-rush grade, proving he’s more disruptive than the sack total alone suggests.

With contract talks at an impasse, the #Bengals are listening to trade offers for four-time Pro Bowl DE Trey Hendrickson, sources tell me and @RapSheet.

No deal is imminent. But the NFL’s reigning sack leader is available for the right price.
pic.twitter.com/EFVYNGq8eH — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 17, 2025

“Greg’s versatility is what makes him special,” one AFC executive told ESPN. “He might not rack up Hendrickson’s sack numbers, but he changes games with his length and run defense — and he’s still ascending.”

Where Hendrickson thrives on speed and a violent first step, Rousseau leans on power, leverage, and the ability to close passing lanes with his frame. He is not the same pure edge sprinter, but his ability to defend both phases makes him one of Buffalo’s most complete defenders.

The preseason offered a reminder of his value. Against the Giants in Week 1, Rousseau saw limited snaps as a protected starter, but his presence against the run was immediately felt. The Bills clearly view him as a foundational piece heading into 2025.

That’s what makes this rumor so unlikely — and so revealing. For Cincinnati to ask about Rousseau underscores how high their Hendrickson demands are. They’re not just seeking “a replacement,” but a proven young cornerstone who could redefine a defense.

Whether Buffalo would even consider it is another matter. Trading a 25-year-old edge defender still under team control for Hendrickson’s expiring deal seems improbable. But the fact that Rousseau’s name is even in the conversation shows just how seismic this situation could become.