In preparation for their Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys, the Detroit Lions have made several roster moves, including waiving fullback Jason Cabinda and releasing defensive lineman Chris Smith from the practice squad. In addition, the Lions have signed offensive lineman Michael Schofield to the practice squad.

The decision to waive Jason Cabinda just a day after activating him may seem peculiar on the surface. However, it is speculated that he could potentially return to the practice squad if he clears waivers. Given the limited demand for fullbacks on waivers in the final week of the regular season, Cabinda's experience and contributions as a special teamer make him a likely candidate for such a move.

What stands out more significantly is the fact that the Lions still have an open roster spot heading into their upcoming game. This suggests that they may be looking to sign another player, potentially from the practice squad, before kickoff on Saturday. Speculations surround the possible signing of players like Bruce Irvin or potentially waiting until next week to activate someone like C.J. Gardner-Johnson.

It is worth noting that the Lions have declared Gardner-Johnson as being out for their upcoming game, rendering him ineligible to play against the Cowboys even if he were to be activated before kickoff. Ultimately, the decision on signing another practice squad player to the 53-man roster will provide the Lions with the flexibility to temporarily elevate two additional players from the practice squad for gameday, should they choose to do so.

Fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of any roster moves that the Lions may make on Saturday afternoon prior to their 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. As the regular season nears its end, these roster adjustments could potentially have an impact on the outcome of Detroit's final game against the Cowboys.

As the Lions continue to make strategic decisions to close out the season, their roster moves demonstrate their commitment to optimizing their lineup and maximizing the chances of finishing the season strong. With their playoff hopes dashed, this presents an opportunity for the team to evaluate the performance and potential of certain players in preparation for the future.

The Detroit Lions' final game against the Dallas Cowboys will undoubtedly be an interesting match-up, with fans eagerly anticipating the impact of the team's recent roster adjustments.