AUSTIN -- The Detroit Lions are parting ways with a former Texas Longhorns linebacker ahead of the regular season. Detroit released Malik Jefferson from injured reserve Friday after placing him on IR ahead of the preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday.
The Detroit Lions announced they released LB Malik Jefferson from their injured reserve with an injury settlement on Friday. Jefferson, 27, is a former third-round pick by the Bengals out of Texas back in 2017.
Wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith will not be on the initial 53-man roster in Detroit. The Lions announced that they have placed Smith on injured reserve Tuesday.
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The Lions announced on Tuesday that the team has placed LB Malik Jefferson and WR Tre’Quan Smith on injured reserve. Detroit also officially announced the signing of LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe.
The Detroit Lions were looking for some more linebacker help this week. After some workouts on Saturday, the team has signed veteran linebacker Malik Jefferson. Jefferson is a former third-round pick by the Bengals in 2018.
The Detroit Lions have added another piece to their linebacker room. The organization agreed to a contract with linebacker Malik Jefferson. The signing was one of several roster moves made Saturday.
Per Todd Archer, the Cowboys are elevating linebackers Buddy Johnson and Malik Jefferson for their first playoff matchup. Johnson, 24, was drafted by the Steelers in the fourth round out of Texas A&M in the 2021 NFL Draft.