Lions Sign Donovan Peoples-Jones To Practice Squad
The Detroit Lions signed wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones to their practice squad on Thursday after releasing him on Tuesday. In other moves, the team placed defensive lineman John Cominsky (knee) on Injured Reserve and released safety C.J. Moore from the practice squad. Peoples-Jones will remain in the Detroit organization as wideout depth to start the 2024 regular season. He began last year with the Browns before joining the Lions for eight games (one) start, where caught just five passes for 58 yards. The 25-year-old former sixth-round pick by the Browns in 2020 out of Michigan struggled last year after a career year in 2022 in Cleveland in which he had a 61-839-3 line in 17 games (14 starts). DPJ should eventually see time in Detroit again in 2024 if any of the receivers on the 53-man roster go down with an injury, but he's currently off the fantasy radar.
The Detroit Lions are releasing wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Peoples-Jones was dealt to the Lions at last year's trade deadline from the Browns in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. He caught just five passes for 58 yards in eight games for Detroit. Overall, the Michigan product has tallied 122 receptions for 1,895 yards and eight touchdowns in 58 games since entering the NFL as a sixth-round pick in 2020. While his chances of becoming a legitimate starter seem to be dwindling, another organization might sign him after teams cut down to 53 players by Tuesday's 4 p.m. EDT deadline.
Donovan Peoples-Jones The Leader For WR4 Role In Detroit
Detroit Lions wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones was dealt to the organization from the Cleveland Browns for a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft last October. While he played in eight games for the Lions, he only caught five passes for 58 yards. He could be a more significant factor in the offense with a full training camp in Detroit, though he's currently behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Kalif Raymond on the depth chart. Still, the explosive wideout, who has averaged 15.5 yards per reception in his career, could have value as a late-round pick in best ball formats. If one of the starting wideouts goes down, Peoples-Jones will play significant snaps in one of the league's best offenses, and his one-play-touchdown upside could enable him to enter best ball lineups on occasion. Lions senior writer Tim Twentyman suggests Peoples-Jones is in the lead for the WR4 role, so he's at least worth monitoring early in the 2024 campaign. For now, he can be left undrafted in traditional fantasy football leagues.
Donovan Peoples-Jones Activated From Non-Football Injury List
The Detroit Lions activated wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (undisclosed) from the active/Non-Football Injury list on Wednesday. Acquired from Cleveland in 2023 for a 2025 sixth-round pick, Peoples-Jones primarily served as a depth receiver last season, recording five receptions for 58 yards across eight games. This year, he will maintain a similar role, positioned behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Kalif Raymond on the wide receiver depth chart. With Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, and Sam LaPorta also contributing, Peoples-Jones is unlikely to see significant involvement in the Lions' offense. Unless Detroit faces substantial injuries, he remains off the fantasy radar.
Free-agent wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones agreed to a one-year deal on Saturday to remain with the Lions. The wideout began his career by spending over three years with the Browns before being traded to Detroit ahead of the deadline last season. He appeared in eight regular-season games for the Lions, catching only five of his seven targets for 58 yards. Yet, Peoples-Jones did at least come in handy as a punt returner during the postseason after Kalif Raymond went down with a knee injury. The organization still feels the 25-year-old has some untapped potential. However, it's too early to speculate where Peoples-Jones will land on the depth chart heading into the 2024-25 campaign, considering he'll compete with Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and possibly Josh Reynolds for snaps. The team may also add via the 2024 NFL Draft. With this in mind, he's someone to watch throughout training camp.
Kalif Raymond, Donovan Peoples-Jones Cleared For Week 11
Detroit Lions wide receivers Kalif Raymond (ankle) and Donovan Peoples-Jones (ribs) practiced in full on Friday. Neither player carries an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. Based on health alone, both players should suit up. However, it remains to be seen whether Peoples-Jones has shown the coaching staff enough to make him active for his Lions debut. He was acquired from the Browns last than three weeks ago and hasn't played in a game yet (due to the bye week and his injury). Nevertheless, both players can be avoided in fantasy football this week.
Donovan Peoples-Jones Won't Make Lions Debut In Week 10
Detroit Lions wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (ribs) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. He had been listed as questionable after logging limited practices this past week. Peoples-Jones was acquired by Detroit during its bye week, so his next game will represent his Lions debut. In the interim, Kalif Raymond and Antoine Green will round out the bottom of the depth chart.
Donovan Peoples-Jones Questionable To Make Lions Debut
Detroit Lions wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (ribs) was limited in practice all week and is questionable to make his debut with the team in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Peoples-Jones was acquired in a trade from the Cleveland Browns during the Lions' Week 9 bye, but it remains to be seen if the 24-year-old will suit up for the first time in his new uniform this Sunday. Even if Peoples-Jones is active against the Bolts, he won't be anywhere near the fantasy radar as he learns a new offense. DPJ will merely be wideout depth for the Lions in the second half behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Josh Reynolds, Jameson Williams and Kalif Raymond. In seven games with the Browns before being traded, Peoples-Jones had eight receptions on 18 targets for 97 yards and no touchdowns.
Donovan Peoples-Jones Limited In Wednesday’s Practice
Detroit Lions wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (ribs) was limited in the team's practice on Wednesday. Peoples-Jones was traded at the NFL Trade Deadline from the Cleveland Browns to the Lions. With Detroit on a bye in Week 9, we have yet to see him with his new team. It's unclear when the wideout sustained the injury, but the limited practice rep this early in the week is a good sign for his availability this weekend. Right now, Peoples-Jones should only be rostered in deeper formats. However, keep an eye on his usage with a new team moving forward.
The Cleveland Browns are trading wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones to the Detroit Lions for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick. Peoples-Jones has flashed in spurts during his three-plus seasons with the Browns, posting 117 receptions for 1,837 yards and eight touchdowns. Now, he'll join a wide receiver room that has struggled behind Amon-Ra St. Brown. Josh Reynolds, Jameson Williams, and Kalif Raymond are all at risk of seeing reduced playing time moving forward. With DPJ out of the picture in Cleveland, David Bell and rookie Cedric Tillman will be candidates to see more snaps.
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