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Campbell said the decisions that have to be made in the next 24 hours and the guys he'll have to let go gives him a sick feeling. More on that among others from inside the locker room following Saturday's preseason finale.

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The Detroit Lions and the rest of the NFL are quickly turning the page from the preseason and training camp to Sunday's 6 p.m. roster deadline.

NFL insider Tom Pelissero reports the Lions will release veteran wide receiver and return specialist Greg Dortch. The word "surprise" gets used too much on this day each year, but it feels safe to label this move as one.

A source told MLive that Jackson Meeks has made the initial main roster ahead of Sunday's deadline.

Hooker, 28, was a third-round pick by the Lions in the 2023 NFL draft. He appeared in three games for the team, logging 33 offensive snaps, and completing six of nine passes for 62 yards.

The Bears released Davenport, and also waived former Lions receivers Maurice Alexander and Kaden Davis to establish their initial 53-man roster.

After a month-plus of fixating on every update, practice rep and preseason snap, the Detroit Lions have set their initial main roster. Joseph and Branch will miss at least the first four games of the season on the PUP list.

Drummond and Woods failed to make Atlanta's 53-man roster on Sunday. Woods was a key piece on Detroit's special teams unit in 2021 and 2022. Drummond, the former EMU standout, spent camp with the Lions in 2023.

Now that we’ve had some time to gather our thoughts, let’s analyze the initial 53-man roster from the Lions. From five running backs to three receivers, among other moves, there is plenty to discuss.