Lions make multiple roster moves ahead of Colts matchup, former Dolphins captain set to make Detroit debut, rookie heads to IR and Moseley is activated

The Detroit Lions head to Indianapolis to take on the Colts on Sunday and they've made a few roster moves ahead of the game. Here's what they did. 

Elevated David Long from practice squad 

The Lions signed the former Dolphins captain earlier this week and now we'll get to see him make his Lions debut in this game. Lions head coach Dan Campbell talked about Long on Friday and gave an idea of what Long's role could be on the team on Sunday. 

“Well, he’s played football, he’s played the linebacker position, he’s banked a lot of reps and played really good football. He’s really one of those guys, got a knack for finding the ball, he’s an aggressive player, run-and-hit, and so, it gave us a chance to have somebody that, if we need it, and he can acclimate to what we do, how we do things here, get on top of the playbook, then if we can use him, we’ll use him. And, in the meantime, it’s special teams and it’s insurance, is really the role right now. But it was – we’re excited to have him here and just see what he can do, let him compete like everybody else.”

Activated Emmanuel Moseley from injured reserve

He's officially back. Lions head coach Dan Campbell said the Lions were hoping to play him against the Colts and with Terrion Arnold now missing this game, we might get to see him a little more than initially expected. I still wouldn't expect him to start since he's not played in a while.

This is a huge game for Moseley. He has not played a full game since Week 4 of the 2022 season. Now we get to see what he can do for Detroit. 

Placed Ennis Rakestraw on injured reserve

Well this is a major bummer. Rakestraw injured his hamstring on Friday and it looks like it's worse than your normal hamstring injury. He will now be out for the next four games at least. He's eligible to return Week 16.