Jarrad Davis will see the field for the Detroit Lions for the first time in 2 years due to an injured Malcolm Rodriguez dealing with an elbow injury. Rodriguez is officially questionable to play against the Bears.
Why it matters: The former first-round pick is being elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears, providing some insurance while starting linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez works through an elbow injury. Rodriguez is officially questionable to play against the Bears.
Jarrad Davis was a first-round pick in the 2017 draft
Jarrad Davis was a first-round pick in the 2017 draft, but during four seasons with the Detroit Lions, he underperformed. Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell chose to cut Davis preseason of 2022.
Jarrad Davis played 55 games; he made 305 tackles, 19 of which were for loss, and played for four different head coaches: Jim Caldwell, Matt Patricia, Darrell Bevell, and Robert Prince.
Detroit also activated fullback Jason Cabinda from the PUP List (physically unable to perform list), signed tight end Shane Zylstra from the practice squad, and elevated receiver Stanley Berryhill from the practice squad.
