The defensive line room in Detroit just got a little more crowded. Veteran tackle Nick Williams has been activated by the team from the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Williams has been on the list since testing positive for COVID-19 almost two weeks ago. He had been regularly receiving first-team reps in training camp prior to the trip to the reserve list. With rookie Levi Onwuzurike, who primarily plays the same position, back in practice as well, it should provide a deeper glimpse at the coach’s take on the depth chart.
To make room for Williams rejoining the active roster, the Lions waived tight end Hunter Thedford. The addition of Rashod Berry as a potential blocking TE candidate and special teamer spelled the end of the Lions line for Thedford. Berry was an EDGE for the Patriots but he played both OLB and TE at Ohio State in college and was listed on the NFL’s official transaction wire as a tight end.