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Lions Release Key Players Ahead of Thanksgiving Showdown
11/26/2025
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- On November 25, 2025, the Detroit Lions released defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson, cornerback Nick Whiteside, and nickelback Arthur Maulet.
- The moves free roster space ahead of the Thanksgiving Day game against the Green Bay Packers.
- Jefferson had limited playtime.
- Maulet filled in during injuries.
- Maulet is likely to be waived to accommodate new roster needs as D.J. Reed and Khalil Dorsey return to the lineup.
