The Detroit Lions have bolstered their wide receiver corps by signing veterans Tim Patrick and Allen Robinson II to their practice squad. Both players were recently released by their respective teams, the Denver Broncos and New York Giants. The Lions also made a move to re-sign Donovan Peoples-Jones to their practice squad after releasing him earlier in the week. Patrick, who has faced significant injuries in recent years, showcased his potential during the preseason, while Robinson brings extensive experience to the team.

The Detroit Lions have acquired wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick. Peoples-Jones has eight receptions for 97 yards this season in seven games and had career highs last season with 61 receptions for 839 yards and three touchdown catches. The trade comes after the Lions released veteran wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr.

The Browns have traded wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones to the Lions in exchange for a sixth-round pick. Peoples-Jones had a promising season in 2022 but has been struggling this year. He joins a Lions offense still searching for a consistent No. 2 wide receiver.

Amari Cooper, wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns, is considered unlikely to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a groin injury. Cooper's absence will impact the team's receiving options, with Elijah Moore and Donovan Peoples-Jones expected to step up. This could also provide an opportunity for tight end David Njoku to see more targets.