After biding his time for two years, Tucker may see an expanded role if Rachaad White’s groin injury is significant.

Oakes faces an uphill battle competing for a reserve role in the Lions' crowded tight end room. In 2024, Oakes played for Michigan in the UFL.

The Lions waived Small (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Sunday. Small will be eligible to sign elsewhere in the league once healthy, whereas if he hadn't reached an injury settlement he'd ...