The Detroit Lions request that the NFL change the rules governing injured reserve and postpone the trading deadline.
The trade deadline is currently set for Tuesday, after the regular season’s eighth week.
With regard to player injuries in particular, the bylaw proposal aims to provide “clubs additional roster alternatives” and bring the NFL trading deadline closer to that of other major sports leagues.
A different request to shift the trade deadline back one week to Tuesday following the Week 9 games has been filed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
“Everything worked out precisely way I liked” in free agency, says Graham Glasgow of the Lions
Voting on all proposed bylaws and playing rules is planned for the NFL’s annual spring meeting, which takes place in Orlando from March 24 to 27.
The Lions proposed last season that clubs be permitted to wear a third quarterback during contests without the player counting against their gameday roster. With some modifications, the idea was approved in time for the 2023 season.
In addition to the trade deadline proposal, the Lions want owners to remove the requirement that players must be active for at least one day after roster cuts in order to be eligible to return from injured reserve. Currently, teams are only granted a third challenge if one of their first two challenges is successful. Additionally, the team has suggested granting teams an unlimited number of designated-for-return transactions during the postseason.
As of right now, teams are only allowed to bring back eight players from the non-football injury or illness lists or injured reserve per season, including postseason participation, provided that they remain on the 53-man roster following cuts made during training camp.
During the meeting, NFL teams will also talk about changing the kickoff rules and even considering changing the rules to allow any foul to be contested.
Lions make moves in NFL free agency
Prior to last season’s Detroit-Chicago game at Ford Field, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had a conversation with Lions executive vice president and general manager Brad Holmes (left).
Brad Holmes, general manager of the Lions, is certain that he will disprove his detractors once more during the offseason.
The big picture: Since the Lions won’t pick until the end of the first round of the NFL Draft, making the proper decisions in free agency will be crucial to another deep playoff run.
Leading the news: Dan Skipper and Graham Glasgow, two offensive linemen, are returning to the Lions. On the opening day of the NFL’s free agency era on Wednesday, the team also signed edge rusher Marcus Davenport.
Following a trade with Tampa Bay to acquire cornerback Carlton Davis, the secondary was improved.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson, an important offseason addition, is returning to the Eagles on a $33 million, three-year contract. Although he only played in three games in week two due to a torn pectoral, he was an intriguing player.
He will be known for requesting supporters wear ski masks in the color blue before the Lions’ inaugural home game.
What’s next: The NFL Network and Bleacher Report have confirmed that Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle D.J. Reader will be visiting the Lions on Thursday.
If he signs with Detroit, he would be the biggest splash for the team.
Zoom out: With quarterback Kirk Cousins joining the Falcons after departing the Vikings, the NFC North will appear different this season.
Former Lions running back D’Andre Swift was signed by the Bears, who are anticipated to choose USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick.
