The Detroit Lions made zero waiver claims after they established their initial 53-man roster, and lost fifth-round running back Jason Huntley to the Philadelphia Eagles.
In a typical year, the NFL averages 41 waiver claims after the initial roster cuts. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic eliminating the preseason and impacting scouts from getting solid reads on bubble players, only 17 players were claimed.
The Lions’, despite having the third overall waiver claim option — which they will carry through Week 3 of the regular season — did not feel the need to add any players to their established roster.
With the Lions planning on adding running back Adrian Peterson to their active roster, they had a crowded running backs room and something had to give. The team elected to waive Huntley and try to pass him through waivers but were unable to make that happen as the Eagles swooped in and snagged him.
Huntley will now be placed on the Eagles active roster and will likely take over their fourth running back role, competing with Miles Sanders, Boston Scott, and Corey Clement for snaps.
