Week 2 inactives vs. Buffalo: two starters out on O-line; seven Lions inactive

With roster elevations and a thin offensive-line room, Detroit declared seven inactive players and reshuffled the starting line to cover absences.

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- Declared inactive: Keith Abney II (CB), Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (CB), Ahmed Hassanein (EDGE), Jimmy Rolder (LB), Mekhi Wingo (DL), Christian Mahogany (OL), Blake Miller (OL).
- Elevations of Cochran and McLaughlin and Onwuzurike’s signing preceded the inactive designations.
- Roster moves left Detroit with a reshuffled OL and added depth for the game.
- Ben Bartch and Larry Borom were expected to step into starting offensive-line roles due to Mahogany and Miller being out.
- Depth additions were necessary to meet game-day active/inactive roster rules and guard against further injuries during the short week.

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