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3 Detroit Lions who could pull off upsets to make the 53-man roster

With three exhibition contests in the books (Hall of Fame Game and two preseason games), we are inching ever closer to the Detroit Lions making their final cuts.

The Lions will play their final preseason contest on Aug. 23 against the Houston Texans, and four days later they will trim their roster down to the initial 53 on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 4 p.m. ET.

Following preseason Week 2, there are three players in particular who have a shot to make the Lions' initial 53-man roster despite having the odds stacked against them going into training camp.

Here's who fits the bill.

Meeks has been the Lions' most productive wide receiver in preseason play, reeling in 10 catches for 171 yards and two touch

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