The deadline for NFL teams to reach 85 players was set for Tuesday, August 17 at 4 p.m.
For the Detroit Lions, they were required to waive two players after making a series of prior roster moves prior to the deadline.
Running back Michael Warren was waived from the injured reserve list and provided with an injury settlement. Tight end Charlie Taumoepeau was waived with an injury designation after reportedly being involved in an automobile accident with teammate Alex Brown. Offensive lineman Evan Boehm was placed earlier on the reserve/injured list.
Here are important dates to pay attention to for the Lions and for the rest of the league.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Lions announced that defensive tackle Michael Barnett was waived. Wide receiver Chad Hansen was waived with an injury settlement. Linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton, who was having a solid training camp prior to his injury, was placed also placed on the reserve/injured list.
2021 Detroit Lions preseason schedule
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