Lions Make Surprising Decision on Rookie Keith Abney Before Patriots Game
Lions Make Surprising Decision on Rookie Keith Abney Before Patriots Game
The Detroit Lions have officially announced their inactive players for Sunday’s Week 10 matchup against the New England Patriots in Munich, Germany, and rookie defensive back Keith Abney II will not be available.
Abney is among the six Lions players who will not suit up for the international showdown. His absence is particularly interesting because he had been part of Detroit’s defensive backfield plans.
The decision does not appear to be connected to a newly reported injury. Instead, it comes as the Lions manage their available roster spots and defensive personnel.
Detroit recently added safety Andre Cisco, giving the team another experienced option in the secondary. With several defensive backs competing for playing time and special-teams responsibilities, the coaching staff had some difficult decisions to make.
Abney joins cornerback D.J. Reed, center Cade Mays, linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga, defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo and defensive end Ahmed Hassanein on the inactive list.
Reed and Mays had already been ruled out because of injuries, while safety Kerby Joseph was also unavailable.
There is some encouraging news for Detroit, however. Amon-Ra St. Brown and running back Sione Vaki are both available after appearing on the injury report during the week.
The Lions will need their available defensive backs to step up against Drake Maye and a Patriots offense looking to bounce back from its loss to Green Bay.
Abney’s inactive designation is one of the notable roster decisions ahead of kickoff, but Detroit will be hoping the players selected for Sunday’s game can get the job done in Germany.
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