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Article6 stunning choices on the Lions’ initial 53-man roster
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And while many of us had Meeks on the roster as TE4, trusting him as the team's TE3 is a risky move for a player who is still learning the nuances of the position. That said, Meeks earned it on special teams, and that's where his initial role will be.
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Meeks made 53-man roster as TE3 over veteran Conklin; earned spot on special teams.

Meeks made the Lions' 53-man roster as TE3, beating out veteran Tyler Conklin despite frequently repping behind him during training camp. The source notes this is a risky move for a player still learning the position's nuances, but Meeks earned the spot through strong special teams play, which will be his initial role. The Lions may have also made this move to avoid Conklin's fully guaranteed salary if he was on the active roster in Week 1.

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