Detroit Lions audition two cornerbacks before final roster decisions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:17 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Detroit Lions held workouts for free-agent cornerbacks Shaun Jolly and Eric Scott Jr. on August 25, as they near final roster cuts. This evaluation occurs during the last week of training camp. Jolly, a former Rams player known for his special teams contributions, and Scott, drafted by the Cowboys, each present different skill sets. Neither was signed immediately after the workouts. The Lions' search for depth in their secondary is ongoing amid injury challenges affecting some current roster candidates.
- •Jolly worked out after his role on special teams with the Rams.
- •Scott was a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft by Dallas.
- •The Lions' cornerback evaluations are complicated by injuries.
- •Neither player has been signed post-workout.
- •Final roster cuts are imminent as the season approaches.
- 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Work Out Two Cornerbacks Ahead of Final Cuts
"The Detroit Lions worked out free-agent cornerbacks Shaun Jolly and Eric Scott Jr. Tuesday as final roster decisions approach.
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