The Detroit Lions are turning to a familiar NFL name to help steady a suddenly thin secondary. On Tuesday, the team announced the signing of veteran cornerback Tre Flowers to the practice squad ā a move that may feel understated but could prove timely.
A Veteran Whoās Been Around the League
Flowers isnāt a flashy signing. Heās not the kind of headline name fans were hoping might swoop in after the Lions lost D.J. Reed to a hamstring injury and listed Terrion Arnold as doubtful. But what Flowers does bring is experience ā and lots of it.
Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2018, Flowers has logged nearly 100 games in the NFL, starting in 44. Over his seven-year career, heās racked up 287 tackles, 22 passes defended, and four interceptions. Heās seen action with the Seahawks, Bengals, Falcons, Jaguars, and Colts. That kind of rĆ©sumĆ© doesnāt scream āstar,ā but it does shout āsteady.ā
And right now, steady is exactly what the Lions need.
Campbellās āNext Man Upā Philosophy
Head coach Dan Campbell has been clear all season: injuries wonāt derail this teamās mentality. āNext man upā has become more than a motto; itās a way of life in Detroit. Adding Flowers fits right into that approach.
He may not be the long-term answer, but heās a player who can adapt quickly if pressed into game action. And letās face it ā with the way injuries are stacking up, that chance may come sooner rather than later.
A Quiet but Smart Roster Move
While some fans might have hoped for a big-name splash, this move feels very Detroit. The Lions didnāt panic. They didnāt overspend. Instead, they found a dependable veteran who can hold his own and provide depth in a shaky position group.
Itās not about making headlines ā itās about making sure the team can survive the grind of a long season.
Will Flowers Bloom in Detroit?
The real question now is simple: will this be just another stop on Tre Flowersā NFL journey, or could he actually bloom in Detroit? With nearly 100 games under his belt, Flowers has proven he can hang around this league. If Campbell and his staff can tap into that consistency, Lions fans might be glad their team picked this Flower from the NFL garden.
š What do you think, Lions fans? Will Tre Flowers be just roster depth, or could he grow into a difference-maker this season?