Lions officially activate Jameson Williams, downgrade Jahmyr Gibbs to doubtful
Justin Rogers
The Detroit News
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions formally activated wide receiver Jameson Williams and edge rusher Julian Okwara on Saturday, making the players eligible to play in Sunday's game against Carolina.
Both players returned to practice this week for different reasons. Williams is coming back from a four-game suspension, which was reduced by two games after the league made recent changes to its gambling policy. Okwara, meanwhile, spent the first four games on injured reserve after suffering an upper-body injury in the closing days of training camp.
The team already had one open roster spot. To clear the second, fullback Jason Cabinda was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury that first sidelined him last week. He'll be eligible to return Nov. 12 against the Chargers, the Lions' first game after the team's bye.
In addition to Okwara and Williams' activations, the Lions downgraded rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs to doubtful with the hamstring injury he suffered late in the practice week. He was essentially considered questionable on Friday afternoon's injury report.
With star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown also listed as doubtful for Sunday's game, the team temporarily elevated undrafted rookie receiver Dylan Drummond off the practice squad.
jdrogers@detroitnews.com
Twitter/X: @Justin_Rogers
Justin Rogers
The Detroit News
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions formally activated wide receiver Jameson Williams and edge rusher Julian Okwara on Saturday, making the players eligible to play in Sunday's game against Carolina.
Both players returned to practice this week for different reasons. Williams is coming back from a four-game suspension, which was reduced by two games after the league made recent changes to its gambling policy. Okwara, meanwhile, spent the first four games on injured reserve after suffering an upper-body injury in the closing days of training camp.
The team already had one open roster spot. To clear the second, fullback Jason Cabinda was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury that first sidelined him last week. He'll be eligible to return Nov. 12 against the Chargers, the Lions' first game after the team's bye.
In addition to Okwara and Williams' activations, the Lions downgraded rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs to doubtful with the hamstring injury he suffered late in the practice week. He was essentially considered questionable on Friday afternoon's injury report.
With star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown also listed as doubtful for Sunday's game, the team temporarily elevated undrafted rookie receiver Dylan Drummond off the practice squad.
jdrogers@detroitnews.com
Twitter/X: @Justin_Rogers
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