The Lions, whose receiving corps has gained considerable depth heading into the second half of the season.
The Detroit Lions are bringing back a
familiar face to bolster their practice
squad, with wide receiver and kick
returner Maurice Alexander returning to
Detroit. NFL insider Aaron Wilson
reported on November 13 that Alexander
re-signed with the Lions, adding depth
after an undrafted rookie was waived
earlier this month.
Alexander, who first joined Detroit in
2022, made his mark as a kick returner
during his four-game NFL stint that
season. While his on-field action has
been limited, he’s spent ample time on
the Lions’ practice squad and had
previously impressed in the USFL with
the Philadelphia Stars. This season,
Alexander was released before the final
roster cutdown but is now rejoining the
Lions’ practice squad as the team shakes
up its wide receiver lineup.
The Lions’ recent wide receiver changes
have also seen veteran Tim Patrick rise
to a significant role. Signed to the
practice squad after his release by the
Denver Broncos, Patrick has since
stepped up with 12 catches for 177 yards
across seven games, adding value with
critical blocking skills.
In a key development, the Lions received
a big boost with the return of third-year
receiver Jameson Williams, who came
back from a two-game suspension for
violating the league’s performance-
enhancing drug policy. Williams’
comeback couldn’t have been better
timed; he caught three of his five targets
for 53 yards, helping the Lions pull off a
thrilling 26-23 win over the Houston
Texans by scoring 19 unanswered points.
Reflecting on his suspension, Williams
shared insights on personal growth. “Just
to be smarter, I guess. Move smarter. Be
a bigger person in certain situations,”
Williams told the *Detroit Free Press*,
hinting at a more mature approach
moving forward.
Head coach Dan Campbell expressed his
confidence in Williams’ progress and
emphasized the value of self-reflection.
“When you don’t have anybody to blame
but yourself, it makes you look at
yourself a little bit harder,” Campbell
said. With Campbell’s continued support,
Williams aims to make a strong impact
for the Lions, whose receiving corps has
gained considerable depth heading into
the second half of the season.
