By Moses Joshua 
Divaad Wilson’s Motown tenure ends just 48 hours after it began, highlighting Detroit’s fierce competition in the secondary.
A Swift Exit for Wilson
The Detroit Lions didn’t wait long to make their decision on cornerback Divaad Wilson. Just two days after signing the 25-year-old defensive back, the team waived him with an injury designation in a corresponding move to their latest roster addition. Wilson’s release came on the heels of the Lions announcing the acquisition of former Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Trystan Colon, who is expected to bolster Detroit’s offensive line depth.
Wilson’s exit underscores the razor-thin margins for players competing at the back end of NFL rosters—especially in a Lions secondary already teeming with talent and potential.
Roster Moves Reflect Strategic Priorities
Though Wilson’s release may appear abrupt, the decision is indicative of the Lions’ current roster priorities. With Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow still absent from the official NFL transaction wire following his retirement announcement, Detroit needed to free up a roster spot to accommodate Colon.
Colon brings versatility to the offensive line, capable of playing multiple interior positions, and could become a key depth piece amid the Lions’ adjustments in the trenches post-Ragnow.
As for Wilson, the odds were stacked against him. With just 10 career tackles and one pass defensed across stints with the Giants, Jaguars, and Cardinals, he entered Detroit facing stiff competition from a young, highly touted defensive back group.
Secondary Stock on the Rise
The Lions’ cornerback room is one of the deepest and most competitive position groups on the roster heading into training camp. First-round pick Terrion Arnold and second-rounder Ennis Rakestraw Jr. are both expected to make immediate impacts alongside veteran D.J. Reed, who is already taking notice of the energy and skill level in the defensive backs room.
“I’m more of a kind of show what I do, and if you pick off it, if you got questions, I got you,” Reed said during media availability. “But I’m new here, so I’m not going to just come here and just tell people what works… I’m really asking them more questions than they’re asking me right now.”
This collaborative atmosphere—where even veterans defer to emerging rookies for playbook insight—demonstrates just how invested Detroit is in cultivating cohesion and elevating performance on the back end of their defense.
What Comes Next
While Wilson’s departure may not significantly alter the team’s outlook, it is a reminder of how quickly rosters evolve in the NFL—particularly for teams with championship aspirations. As the Lions continue to sharpen their roster for the 2025 campaign, tough personnel decisions will become the norm.
For Wilson, the short stay in Detroit may be just another stop on his journey. For the Lions, it’s one more step toward building a championship-caliber team—one calculated move at a time.