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Two former Syracuse football players, quarterback Kyle McCord and wide receiver Jackson Meeks, have secured spots on NFL practice squads with the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions, respectively, while other Syracuse alumni continue to join NFL teams' practice squads.
The Detroit Lions are waiving rookie wide receiver Jackson Meeks despite his impressive preseason performance, due to a crowded WR room and roster constraints. Meeks led the team in preseason yards and scored twice, but the Lions are likely to keep only six receivers, with Meeks potentially returning to the practice squad if he clears waivers. The team also waived Nick Whiteside, highlighting ongoing roster adjustments.
Detroit Lions rookies Isaac TeSlaa and Jackson Meeks continue to impress in preseason, with TeSlaa showing strong route running and physicality, and Meeks earning a spot in the conversation for the 53-man roster. The team also sees Kyle Allen as the more reliable backup quarterback over Hendon Hooker, and second-year running back Sione Vaki returns from injury to contribute on special teams and offense. An injury to rookie edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein is also noted.