Lions Wide Receivers situation ( 2024 season )

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eeLions assistant GM Ray Agnew believes Detroit 'pretty well stocked' at WR

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This new thread is a continuation of the following thread:

Lions Wide Receivers situation ( 2023 season )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1820/lions-wide-receivers-situation-season

This new thread relates to the following thread:

Lions 2024 UDRFA info

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/2145/lions-2024-udrfa-info

Though it seems like the Lions would benefit to have additional competition for the # 3 WR spot, especially regarding replacing roles Josh Reynolds provided, it now seems more likely than not that the Lions brass will access the team's WR situation in OTAs and the Mandatory Minicamp, before deciding whether to add to the unit.

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Lions' spending at WR still near bottom of NFL even with Amon-Ra St. Brown's extension

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This thread relates to the following thread:

Lions & WR Amon-Ra St. Brown agree to 4 yr contract ext.

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/2128/lions-amon-brown-agree-contract

I still believe the Lions brass could very realistic add a WR to the mix who can provide another viable # 3 WR option, who can fill as a # 2 WR.

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PFF grades for all 32 NFL wide receiver groups including the Lions

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The Lions are 10th in PFF WR Grades based on my calculation in looking at the article. However, the Lions are behind the Bears and Packers.

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Lions training camp preview: Jameson Williams breakout season incoming?

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I believe there's a pretty good chance the Lions will begin the regular season with either 6 WRs or 4 TEs on the 53 man roster. Special Teams, overall versatility, and potential all are factors that will determine how the Lions proceed at WR and TE, beyond the expected starters.

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Potential worries about the 2024 Detroit Lions: WRs not named Amon-Ra St. Brown

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As training camp and the pre-season went along, it became evident that there weren't even 5 WRs on the Lions 90 man roster that warranted 53 man roster spots.

In addition, I expected the Lions only to go with 3 TEs as it got closer and closer to the cutdown to 53, as the Lions had better roster options at other positions, vs. going with a 4th TE.

Once the Lions coaches are confident that the hamstring injury Jahmyr Gibbs suffered in training camp is no longer a factor, I can envision Gibbs lining up as a receiver.

Also, rookie RB Sione Vaki might see action as a Slot Receiver during the season.

Of the 3 taller/ bigger WRs on the Lions Practice Squad, Tim Patrick is the one I have the most hope for this season. The Lions definitely can use the skill set of a taller/ bigger WR.