Pride of Detroit
The Detroit Lions announced on Sunday afternoon that three players are headed to injured reserve: offensive lineman Colby Sorsdal and Justin Herron, along with tight end Kenny Yeboah. All three players’ seasons are likely over. There is a possibility that a few of those players could come back if Detroit opts to release them with injury settlements, but, for now, they won’t be in Detroit’s short-term plans.
Along with those three, running back Jabari Small was waived with an injury settlement.
It’s a tough break for all four players. Sorsdal was coming off a great preseason performance in Detroit’s Hall of Fame Game. While Herron was a long shot to make the roster, he had several opportunities to get playing time given the Lions’ injuries at offensive tackle, but Herron reportedly suffered an arm injury during warmups of Friday’s preseason game. Yeboah was right in the midst of Detroit’s TE3 race, and Small was in competition for a potential practice squad spot.
With four open roster spots, the Lions added several players to fill out the 90-man roster. To replace Small, the Lions signed Deon Jackson, as previously reported.
To help out with a shorthanded offensive line, the Lions added Gunner Britton and Keaton Sutherland. Britton spent the 2025 UFL season as a tackle for the DC Defenders, playing on both the left and right sides. Sutherland played both guard and center for the Birmingham Stallions this past season.
Finally, to help fill out their tight end room, the Lions signed Gunnar Oakes. Oakes played for the Michigan Panthers this spring, catching 14 passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns.
To recap:
PLACED ON IR
WAIVED/INJURY SETTLEMENT
SIGNED:
