Lions Add Former Beavs Jermar Jefferson and Kyle Peko To Practice Squad After Roster Cuts
As the Detroit Lions finalized their 53-man roster for the beginning of the 2024 season this week, two former Orego State Beavers were unfortunately left off of that list: running back Jermar Jefferson and defensive lineman Kyle Peko. Jefferson and Peko were, however, added to the Lions' practice squad to start the year.
NFL teams are allowed to sign 16 players to a practice squad that do not dress for games and cannot sign with another team's practice squad unless they are waived. They can sign with another team if they are being added to a 53-man roster, however.
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Peko, who began his NFL career in 2016, did not appear in a game for the Lions this preseason. He made 12 starts for the Beavers in 2015 and earned a Pac-12 Honorable Mention that season. Jefferson appeared in two preseason contests, rushing 14 times for 38 yards and two touchdowns. Jefferson was the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year with the Beavers back in 2018.
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