The Detroit Lions have made an unfortunate decision on veteran tight end Ross Dwelley. After signing cornerback Arthur Maulet, the team waived the former 49ers tight end in a corresponding move. This season, Dwelley recorded two receptions for 11 yards and appeared in 11 games his first season in Motown.

The NFC North race isn’t over — not even close. And if the Packers and Bears think Detroit is fading away quietly, they’re about to learn the hard way that this Lions team does its best work when doubt is loudest.

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell hired Tyler Roehl to coach TEs after first meeting him at North Dakota State's pro day in 2021.

Well, it means Lions fans should be rooting for the Packers to sweep the Bears and beat them again in two weeks to bolster their playoff odds.

The Detroit Lions’ coaching staff is already getting poached again, with Tyler Roehl expected to be named Iowa State’s new OC.

Christian Booher: The loss of Brian Branch is a brutal one for Detroit’s defense. Because of the timing and severity of the injury, there’s a chance he misses time next year and that would be a big loss for the Lions. Branch is one of the most versatile defenders in the league at his best, and will not be easily replaced.

The Detroit Lions parted ways with tight end Ross Dwelley in a surprise move this week, clearing the way for help in the secondary.