AUGUST 22, 2021•USATODAY.COM
Pittsburgh Steelers DE Cam Heyward calls looming roster cuts 'tricky'With roster cuts on the way, Cam Heyward is pretty glad he’s not Pittsburgh Steelers GM Kevin Colbert right about now.
AJ Parker - Earning role on defenseParker has worked himself into a significant role within the Lions' defense, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.
ImpactThe undrafted rookie had reportedly earned first-team reps at nickel corner over the past couple of weeks before earning the start during Saturday's preseason game against the Steelers. Considering Detroit played every other member of its starting secondary, Parker indeed seems to be in the Lions' plans on defense this year.
AUGUST 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Tom Kennedy - Racking up statsKennedy caught four of four targets for 61 yards during Saturday's preseason loss to the Steelers.
ImpactKennedy led the Lions in receiving for the second consecutive preseason game. With Detroit likely to rest most of its starters in the preseason finale next Friday against the Colts, Kennedy could see even more work.
AUGUST 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Godwin Igwebuike - Finds end zoneIgwebuike rushed seven times for 21 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for four yards during Saturday's preseason loss to the Steelers.
ImpactIgwebuike was bottled up on most of his attempts, but he showed some burst on an eight-yard touchdown run to start the fourth quarter. With each of D'Andre Swift (groin), Jamaal Williams and Jermar Jefferson likely to be rested during Detroit's preseason finale Friday against the Colts, the converted safety could see even more work on the ground alongside Dedrick Mills and Craig Reynolds.
AUGUST 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Colts Release Unofficial Depth Chart Ahead Final Preseason Game vs. Detroit LionsThe Colts have one preseason game left in 2021 after defeating the Minnesota Vikings, 12-10, on Saturday. Check out where the team stands he...
AUGUST 22, 2021•COLTS.COM
Dedrick Mills - Gets six touches in preseason lossMills rushed four times for nine yards while securing both of his targets for seven yards during Saturday's preseason loss to the Steelers.
ImpactWith Jermar Jefferson seemingly locked into the No. 3 role behind D'Andre Swift (groin) and Jamaal Williams, Mills now seems to be in a battle with Craig Reynolds and Godwin Igwebuike for a potential No. 4 job at running back. While Mills didn't do anything special in this one, he did have an impressive 20-yard gain on fourth-and-1 in the preseason opener last week against Buffalo. If each of Swift, Williams and Jefferson are rested for the preseason finale, Mills could have his biggest exhibition workload yet when Detroit takes on Indianapolis on Friday.
AUGUST 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Jamaal Williams - Getting restWilliams did not suit up for Saturday's preseason loss to the Steelers.
ImpactWilliams was given the night off alongside Jared Goff, D'Andre Swift (groin) and Tyrell Williams, among others, who are locked into key roles for the Lions this year. While Williams' preseason probably is over, his investors should continue to keep tabs on the status of Swift, who conceivably could be eased into action during the regular season after missing significant time in training camp and the preseason with a groin injury.
AUGUST 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
