The Detroit Lions waived undrafted rookie RB Anthony Tyus at the start of training camp with a non-football illness designation

NFL reporter Jordan Schultz was the first to report the signing.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. A league source confirmed the signing to the Free Press on Thursday night.

The Lions made a flurry of injury-related moves Thursday, including one that sidelines DL Levi Onwuzurike for at least the first four games of 2025.

The Lions have completed their draft class signings after agreeing to terms with OL Tate Ratledge. Read PFR for more.

On Thursday, reports surfaced that the Pittsburgh Steelers and defensive end TJ Watt have agreed on a contract that will make him the new highest-paid non-quarterback in the entire NFL. Watt's new deal is worth $123 million over three years, giving the contract an average annual value of $41 million, and includes $108 million guaranteed at signing.

Smith was acquired from the Cleveland Browns last November and played eight games for the Lions, and had 4 sacks and 15 pressures. Smith was acquired after Aiden Hutchinson suffered a fractured tibia and fibula in Week 6 last season. His disruptive presence on the edge helped stabilize Detroit’s pass rush during a critical stretch of the season.

Alim McNeill and Malcolm Rodriguez were expected to be placed on the Lions' PUP list, but Taylor Decker comes as a bit of a surprise.

Meanwhile, Josh Paschal and Stantley Thomas-Oliver were both placed on the NFI list. Defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike was placed on the reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list. Undrafted free agent running back Anthony Tyus was waived.

The Detroit Lions placed defensive end Levi Onwuzurike on the reserve/physically unable to perform list on Thursday.

Schwartz, a four-time All-Pro, believes Philadelphia Eagles veteran Lane Johnson is the more complete right tackle. However, in a recent poll of NFL executives, coaches, and scouts, Sewell was ranked the No. 2 offensive tackle in the league.

Let's review the PUP/NFI list with possible explanations for the inclusions. Some players were fully expected to be on the list. Others are surprises. However, as we saw last season, being on the list doesn't necessary indicate severity as players can come off the list very quickly.

A former Detroit Lions player is telling all about his experience with his latest team in the NFL, including his trade.