Safety Ian Kennelly, an undrafted free-agent signing of the Lions out of Grand Valley State, is one of the many players who will have to prove his worth this summer. His candidacy for a roster

Defensive back DiCaprio Bootle is continuing his professional journey, this time with the Detroit Lions. Bootle, who played four seasons at Nebraska, has a real shot to crack the Lions’ roster heading into training camp.

Add another new name to the Detroit Lions roster as training camp begins. The Lions have signed rookie cornerback Tyson Russell to the team, per Aaron Wilson.

The Detroit Lions have filled out their roster ahead of the start of training camp, signing running back Jabari Small, and cornerbacks DiCaprio Bootle and Tyson Russell, the team announced Friday.

Detroit Lions LB Alex Anzalone has repeatedly hinted at being unhappy with his contract. He was 1 of 3 players not on PUP who did not practice Sunday.

Small effectively replaces Anthony Tyus on the Lions roster. The Lions waived Tyus, an undrafted rookie from Ohio, with a non-football illness designation on Thursday. The newcomer will compete with Tye Bobichaux for reps behind the Lions' established backfield foursome of Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Craig Reynolds and Sione Vaki.