The Detroit Lions made two roster transactions ahead of their Week 4 matchup with the Cleveland Browns, placing safety/gunner Daniel Thomas on injured reserve with a broken arm, and elevating rookie wide receiver Jackson Meeks from the practice squad for this Sunday’s game.

Thomas was signed by the Lions at cutdowns and immediately earned multiple roles on special teams, including the all-important gunner role on punt coverage. Through three games, Thomas has seen 50 snaps on special teams and just nine on defense, filling in late in Week 2 after the Lions created a sizable lead on the Bears. Thomas’ 76.6 PFF grade on special teams is fourth best on the Lions roster.

Unfortunately for Thomas, he’s had a tough start to his Lions career, with regard to injuries. After breaking his hand in

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