The Detroit Lions announced that they have elevated center Marcus Martin, EDGE Kareem Martin, and corner Alex Myers for their Week 15 matchup with the Tennessee Titans.
With Frank Ragnow being downgraded to out this week the Lions lacked a true center on their roster but the elevation of Marcus Martin gives them one.
Starting left guard Jonah Jackson has experience playing center in college, and former starting guard Joe Dahl has been cross-trained at center since he arrived in Detroit in 2016. Expect both of them to start at left guard and center — though it’s not entirely clear who plays where — with Marcus Martin acting as the primary backup under center.
With Everson Griffen still on the COVID-19 list, Kareem Martin will give the Lions depth on the edge. Last week the Lions started EDGE Romeo Okwara and a combination of EDGE Austin Bryant and JACK linebacker Christian Jones, with Kareem Martin filling in as a fourth option. Expect that to repeat itself again in Week 15.
After the Lions signed 11-year veteran corner Tramaine Brock earlier in the week, most expected him to be elevated to the depleted cornerbacks’ group, but the Lions opted for Myers, who they signed two and a half weeks ago, as their fourth option.
Undrafted out of Houston in 2019, Myers (5-11, 187) spent his rookie season on the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad before being released earlier this year. A physical tackler, Myers has a chance to make an impact on special teams in this game.