DESMOND TRUFANT NEWS

Will be released The Lions will release Trufant (hamstring) later this month, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

Impact Throughout the past two seasons, Trufant has struggled to stay healthy while suiting up for 15 games in that span. Though the Lions will absorb a $6 million dead cap hit with this release, the move does create $6.1 million in cap space for the franchise. The veteran cornerback will leave Detroit after spending just one season with the team, in which he posted 20 tackles, one sack and a pick in six games.

MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Forgettable year in Motown Trufant (hamstring) registered 20 tackles, one sack, four pass breakups and one interception over six games in 2020.

Impact After making a name for himself in Atlanta from 2013 to 2019, Trufant was supposed to be Detroit's replacement for the departed Darius Slay. However, not only did the 2013 first-round pick struggle to stay healthy, Trufant also finished the year as Detroit's worst-graded cornerback, per Pro Football Focus. The Lions now have a tough choice to make regarding the 30-year-old veteran who's recovering from a season-ending hamstring injury, as the team could save $6.5 million by cutting him loose this offseason at the cost of eating $6 million in dead money.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lions will hold out hope all week that Stafford can play

The Detroit Lions will hold out hope as long as they can that Matthew Stafford can play at Tennessee with banged-up ribs

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions place Danny Shelton, Desmond Trufant on injured reserve Why 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh would be an intriguing candidate for Lions

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions put Trufant, Shelton on injured reserve

The Detroit Lions put cornerback Desmond Trufant and defensive tackle Danny Shelton on injured reserve

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts to IR The Lions placed Trufant (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Trufant was forced out of Detroit's Week 12 loss to the Texans due to a hamstring injury, and the issue will now force him to sit out at least the next three games. With Jeff Okudah still nursing a shoulder injury, the Lions could struggle to adequately compensate at cornerback across from Justin Coleman.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bevell takes over after Lions clean house

Darrell Bevell is pumped about the opportunity to coach the Detroit Lions

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Add Desmond Trufant to Detroit Lions' list of ill-fated, injury prone free agent signings Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson had five catches for 89 yards Thursday; cornerback Desmond Trufant once again couldn't stay on the fi...

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Deshaun Watson's 4 TDs lift Texans to 41-25 win over Lions

Deshaun Watson had a pair of go-ahead touchdown passes in the first half and threw for two more scores in the fourth quarter to help the Houston Texans pull away and beat the Detro...

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't return Trufant (hamstring) will not return to the Lions' Week 12 contest against the Texans.

Impact Trufant exited the matchup in the second quarter with a questionable tag. With Trufant ruled out, the Lions are without either of their top corners for the second half matchup against Deshaun Watson.

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up hamstring injury Trufant is questionable to return to Thursday's Week 12 matchup against Texans.

Impact Trufant has missed several games due to hamstring injuries throughout the season. After playing in three consecutive games, it's possible that Trufant aggravated an earlier knock. If he is unable to return, the Lions will be without their top two corners against Deshaun Watson, who has already thrown for a pair of touchdown passes in the first half.

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Prater's 59-yard FG lifts Lions to 30-27 win over Washington

Matt Prater made a 59-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the Detroit Lions to a 30-27 win over Washington

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to suit up Sunday Trufant (hamstring) upgraded to a full practice Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Vikings, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site rep...

Impact Trufant has battled a hamstring injury all season, but he'll be able to take the field for the third time this season against Minnesota. The veteran cornerback's practice participation has trended up this week, as his full practice Friday comes on the heels of two limited sessions.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos clear RB Lindsay in return from concussion

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay has cleared concussion protocol and will play against the Los Angeles Chargers

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Lions LT Taylor Decker active, Desmond Trufant out vs. Indianapolis Colts CB Desmond Trufant, QB David Blough, WR Quintez Cephus, OG Logan Stenberg and CB Mike Ford are inactive for the Lions

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Decker playing, Trufant out again for Lions against Colts The starting left tackle had been dealing with a shoulder injury that popped up in the middle of the practice week.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Inactive against Colts Trufant (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Colts.

Impact Trufant has been hampered by a hamstring injury since training camp and will miss his fifth game of the season. The Lions will get Justin Coleman back to take over a starting role alongside Darryl Roberts and Amani Oruwariye, and rookie first-round pick Jeff Okudah should handle an expanded role as well. Trufant was limited in practice all week, so he has a good chance to return Week 9 against the Vikings.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lions activate CB Justin Coleman from IR

The Detroit Lions have activated cornerback Justin Coleman from injured reserve and released running back Bo Scarbrough

OCTOBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable to face Colts Trufant (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's contest against Indianapolis, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Trufant logged a trio of limited practices this week, an indication that he should have a chance to retake the field Sunday. The veteran cornerback has appeared in only two games this season in his inaugural campaign with the Lions.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited during Thursday's session Trufant (hamstring) was held to limited participation during the Lions' practice session Thursday.

Impact The 30-year-old cornerback has been thus far beleaguered by injury during his debut campaign with the Lions, suiting up for just Weeks 1 and 4 while playing less than 75 percent of the defensive workload in each of those contests. A limited practice at least hints that a return is on the horizon for Trufant, as he was held out of team drills entirely last week. If able to suit up for Week 8, he will face a Colts offense that accumulated 430 passing yards against the Bengals on Oct. 18 before heading into its bye.

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lions release LB Elijah Lee to clear up roster spot

The Detroit Lions have released linebacker Elijah Lee

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions lean on calm, cool, collected Stafford to top Falcons

Matthew Stafford had the ball and Matt Prater knew it was time to start kicking

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Several Raiders active against Bucs after time on COVID list

Las Vegas starting offensive linemen Kolton Miller, Denzelle Good, Rodney Hudson and Gabe Jackson are active for the Raiders against Tampa Bay after spending time on the COVID-19 l...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Lions CB Desmond Trufant won't get chance to face Atlanta Falcons: Injury report Detroit Lions' Desmond Trufant is out vs. his former team the Falcons, but Trey Flowers, Marvin Jones and Danny Amendola are clear to play

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Remains sidelined against Falcons Trufant (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Trufant was unable to practice all week, and he'll sit out against his former team as a result. He'll hope to dress for the first time since Week 4 when the Lions travel to Indianapolis in Week 8.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE