What happened: The Detroit Lions waived tight end Jackson Meeks on Monday in a corresponding roster move. The rookie out of Syracuse appeared in four games for Detroit during his first NFL season.
Why it matters: The move opens a spot on the 53-man roster as Detroit adjusts personnel ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. The 6-2 Lions have won four straight games and currently hold the NFC's No. 6 seed.
By the numbers: Meeks has caught 1 pass for 8 yards in 2026 through 4 games. Detroit is 6-2 in 2026 through 8 games.
What to watch: Meeks will head to waivers, where claiming teams have 24 hours to submit a claim before he becomes eligible for a practice squad. Detroit continues finalizing its roster for the second half of the season.