Lions announce roster changes following season-ending injuries to key players

The Detroit Lions announced several roster changes on Tuesday, including placing defensive lineman Alim McNeill and cornerbacks Carlton Davis and Khalil Dorsey on the reserve/injured list due to season-ending injuries. McNeill suffered an ACL injury, while Dorsey had a severe ankle injury during a recent game. Davis fractured his jaw and was evaluated for a concussion. To address these injuries, the Lions signed linebacker Anthony Pittman from the Jaguars' practice squad and added cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver to the practice squad. They also released defensive end Isaiah Thomas.