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Lions activate Shelton, release Herron prior to finale
Read full article: Lions activate Shelton, release Herron prior to finaleDetroit Lions head coach Darrell Bevell carries a game ball as he leaves the field following a 34-30 win over the Chicago Bears in an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
The Latest: Lions place DE Griffen on COVID-19 list
Read full article: The Latest: Lions place DE Griffen on COVID-19 list(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Detroit Lions defensive end Everson Griffen was placed on the COVID-19 list a day before he was expected to play a key role against Green Bay. The Lions announced Griffen is on the list created for players who either test positive for the coronavirus or have been in close contact with an infected person. Detroit elevated defensive end Kareem Martin and offensive tackle Dan Skipper from the practice squad Saturday. The Lions acquired Griffen from Dallas in October and he has 2 1/2 sacks and three passes defended in five games. Running backs Matt Breida (COVID-19 list) and Salvon Ahmed (shoulder) were already sidelined.
Lions cut Hall and downgrade Swift to doubtful to play Bears
Read full article: Lions cut Hall and downgrade Swift to doubtful to play BearsALLEN PARK, Mich. โ The Detroit Lions released receiver Marvin Hall and tight end Isaac Nauta on Saturday. The Lions also downgraded running back DโAndre Swift to doubtful for their game Sunday at Chicago due to an illness. The Lions fired coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn last week. The Lions activated cornerback Darryl Roberts from the injured list to bolster their banged-up secondary against Chicago. They also signed defensive tackle Frank Herron off the practice squad and elevated safety Bobby Price from the practice squad.