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Lions Move On From Kicker Dominik Eberle

After a disastrous Week 4 performance, the Lions have moved on from Dominik Eberle.

John Maakaron

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Missing extra points in your debut with a new team is not going to bode well for a kicker's future with an NFL franchise. 

After kicker Dominik Eberle, who was filling in for the injured Austin Seibert, missed two extra points in Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks, it was quite apparent his days were numbered in Detroit. 

To add insult to injury, having a kickoff sail out of bounds, costing the team precious field position, likely sealed Eberle's fate in Motown. 

It has been reported by NFL writer Aaron Wilson that Detroit has cut the 26-year-old kicker. 

On Tuesday morning, the team held a tryout for kickers to attempt to earn a spot on the roster, potentially on the practice squad. 

Reportedly, Detroit worked out kickers Sam Ficken and Lirim Hajrullahuat the team's Allen Park practice facility. 

“Yeah, we’re bringing in some guys to kick, just to get a look at them, and we’re hopeful of maybe -- we’re hopeful to see if we can get (Lions kicker Austin) Seibert to kick Wednesday, see where he’s at," Dan Campbell told reporters. "So, we’re just keeping our options open, looking at everything.”

Seibert missed practice all last week, and did not suit up against the Seahawks in Week 4. 

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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