To go along with the final 53-man roster projection for the Detroit Lions, we're also going to take a look at the possible 10-man practice squad the team will form Monday.
Here's one guess on what could happen.
Two practice squad exceptions:
Quarterback Kellen Moore: Moore made this really, really difficult on the Lions and if the team moves Kyle Van Noy to short-term injured reserve, it could open up a roster spot for Moore or someone else. Chances are, though, it'll be someone else as the team will need some more defensive backups. Moore played really well and at this point and if he ends up clearing waivers, the Lions would be smart to keep him for one more season.
Cornerback Chris Greenwood: If he gets cut, he would be one of the last ones and end up being used with the other exemption.
Eight practice squad players:
Wide receiver Corey Fuller: Another tough cut, but Fuller has practice-squad eligibility and didn't see enough snaps with the first or second team to really push ahead of Kris Durham, Kevin Ogletree or Ryan Broyles, who also didn't see a ton of first-team reps. Like Greenwood and Austin, it is easy to see how Fuller could make the roster instead of a veteran.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas: Same as last week. This spot will go to either Lucas or Michael Williams, as one likely won’t make the 53-man roster for the Lions. Both could be candidates to be scooped up by other teams if cut. Since I have Williams on the 53-man roster, Lucas goes to the practice squad.
Cornerback Mohammed Seisay: Seisay had an interception in the preseason finale and flashed enough during the preseason to keep him around as a developmental cornerback and special teams player. He is going to be one to watch during 2015 training camp, as he'll likely push for a role then.
Fullback Emil Igwenagu: He replaces Chad Abram, who was released during the first round of cuts. His status is somewhat murky when it comes to being completely practice-squad eligible or exemption practice-squad eligible, but from my research, he should be able to be on the practice squad without exemption, so he ends up here.
Running back George Winn: Same as last week. Should Winn clear waivers, he has done enough with the Lions during the preseason to earn a practice-squad spot this year. He has a shot to end up on the 53-man roster, and with the way the Lions will use running backs, it almost a guarantee that the team will carry one on the practice squad. Winn has done enough to at least be that guy.
Wide receiver Andrew Peacock: Same as last week. He has played well throughout the preseason and could be a roster candidate on other teams. On the Lions, though, the depth chart is too stacked for him to jump on the active roster. He is a legitimate practice-squad candidate, though, as he continues to learn how to play in the league.
Defensive tackle Xavier Proctor: Same as last week. He blocked a kick against Jacksonville and his height and weight combination continue to make him an intriguing player. Considering the Lions’ defensive scheme, keeping a defensive lineman on the practice squad seems inevitable, and he is the best of what Detroit has available.
Interior lineman Darren Keyton: Much like the defensive line, it would behoove the Lions to carry an interior lineman on the practice squad both for development and as injury insurance. Keeping Keyton becomes important when it comes to having a backup interior lineman available on the squad.
































