With the team needing depth at quarterback, the Detroit Lions are signing Jordan Ta’amu, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
The Lions adding another body at QB shouldn’t be a shocker. During last Friday’s preseason opener vs. the Bills, Boyle suffered a left ankle injury. Even with having his foot taped, he stayed out there as long as he could. After all, Boyle was taking a true butt-kicking. And the second-unit of the Lions’ offensive line did him no favors.
With him nursing the ankle injury, insert Jordan Ta’amu.
Ta’amu has had five stints in the NFL as a practice squad member. His previous include Kansas City Chiefs (twice), Houston Texans, Washington Football Team, and the Lions.
The Lions signed Ta’amu to their practice squad last December.
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He also had a stint in the now-defunct XFL with the St. Louis Battlehawks, where he was the starting QB. He was the XFL’s third-leading passer in its last season with 1,050 yards and a 101.3 quarterback rating.
Ta’amu signing comes after the Lions announced their roster cuts by the NFL’s mandated deadline at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions announced they waived DT Michael Barnett and WR Chad Hansen. Additionally, the placed LB Shaun Dion Hamilton on the Reserve/Injured list.
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