The Chicago Bears announced they claimed OL Logan Stenberg off of waivers from the Lions on Friday and waived WR Aron Cruickshank in a corresponding move.
According to Eric Woodyard, the Lions have waived G Logan Stenberg. The former mid-round pick hasn’t been able to carve out a role for himself on Detroit’s offensive line the past few seasons despite injuries providing some opportunities. Stenberg, 26, was drafted by the Lions in the fourth round out of Kentucky in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Vaitai has missed time here and there during his tenure with the Lions, but this extended absence will be the first of his career.
With the Detroit Lions' down two of their top contributors at the guard position, Logan Stenberg stepped into the starting lineup for the first time in his NFL career.
The well-paid blocker is expected to return as the Lions’ right guard starter, but the team will need to make other plans for its September slate.
Training camp is important for each and every player, but some players really need a shining performance to keep their role—or their job. Training camp is important for each and every player, though for different reasons.
The Lions injury woes continue. The Detroit Lions announced that they have placed reserve guard Logan Stenberg on Injured Reserve on Monday. Stenberg will miss at least the next three weeks with an undisclosed injury and will be eligible to return to the active roster in Week 11 at the earliest.
Stenberg is expected to return to practice this week, signaling he’s likely to make the 53-man roster. Detroit Lions guard Logan Stenberg appears to have avoided a serious injury that could have put his roster spot at risk.
The second-year guard hated spending his rookie season on the bench, but he used the opportunity to get better. Detroit Lions 2020 fourth-round pick Logan Stenberg spent all of his rookie season—save seven special teams snaps—on the sidelines.
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