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Gainesville High grad T.J. Jones makes Detroit Lions 53-man roster
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Detroit Lions wide receiver T. J. Jones, a Gainesville High graduate, runs the ball after a pass for a 64-yard touchdown in the first half of a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday in Detroit. - photo by Duane Burleson
The Detroit Lions have decided to start the season with two quarterbacks, releasing Kellen Moore. Detroit made moves Saturday to trim its roster to 53 players, including cutting tight end Joseph Fauria and returner Jeremy Ross. Receiver and returner TJ Jones, a Gainesville High grad, seemed to get a job on the team in place of Ross.
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