Detroit Lions will NOT play TE Zach Ertz vs. 49ers
For their game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, the Detroit Lions are anticipated to activate one or two players off the practice squad later on Saturday. However, a source from ESPN indicates that freshly acquired tight end Zach Ertz would not be among them. Ertz signed on Wednesday and spent the entire week catching up, according to Jeremy Fowler, but he won’t be activated until Sunday.
Due to the postseason placement of James Mitchell and Brock Wright on injured reserve, the Lions will be rather shorthanded at tight end. At tight end, the Lions will only have access to veteran Anthony Firkser and rookie Sam LaPorta.
The team will need to determine whether Ertz can catch up in time for Sunday’s game and whether his skill set was suitable for this week’s specific game plan against the 49ers, as coach Dan Campbell stated earlier in the week. Therefore, the news is not entirely surprising.
Campbell stated on Wednesday, “He understands we’re just going to gauge this and see where we’re at.” He will so be present here (during practice). However, notice that he has played. performed at a high caliber. He only needs to decide if this is the right week to use him because there are things he does well.
The Lions are expected to announce their practice squad call-ups around 4 p.m. ET. With the Lions down an offensive lineman this week (Jonah Jackson), expect at least one of the players elevated to be a lineman.
LATEST: The Lions have elevated FB Jason Cabinda and OL Michael Schofield:
#Lions have elevated FB Jason Cabinda and OL Michael Schofield from the Practice Squad to the Active/Inactive list.
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) January 27, 2024
