The Detroit Lions made three roster transactions ahead of the Week 1 matchup with the Green Bay Packers, placing offensive tackle Jamarco Jones on injured reserve, signing running back Jacob Saylors to the active roster, and elevating linebacker Anthony Pittman from the practice squad for this game. All three moves were direct results of injuries on the roster.
Jones was a surprise inclusion to the Lions’ initial roster, edging out Dan Skipper for a spot on the 53. One of the many reasons most were surprised he made the roster was due to his inability to stay healthy. Throughout training camp, Jones was consistently dealing with some ailment. While not all injuries forced him to miss time, he did have several injuries that he was dealing with.
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