Lions trying to rebuild roster because of COVID-19 absences

ALLEN PARK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Detroit Lions claimed cornerback Saivion Smith off waivers as the team placed another player on COVID-19 reserve.

Practice squad corner Nickell Robey-Coleman is the ninth player to be put on the COVID-19 list since last Monday.

Detroit also added corners Shakur Brown and Chris Williamson to the practice squad.