One of the biggest unknowns surrounding the Detroit Lions roster construction has been resolved. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Lions are activating cornerback Emmanuel Moseley from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list ahead of the roster cutdown deadline.
The move means Moseley, signed this offseason as a free agent from the San Francisco 49ers, will be available to play in Week 1.
Moseley has not practiced with the team. He tore his left ACL last October and had surgery, then needed a second procedure just before training camp began in late July. Moseley appeared in his No. 4 jersey for the first time all summer at the Lions’ practice last Wednesday, running and working to the side with trainers.
It’s unclear just how quickly Moseley will get inserted into the lineup, as he’s yet to have a single practice with the team and hasn’t experienced full-speed action or contact in almost a year. But it’s a great boon to get back the man projected to be one of the starting outside CBs.