August 29, 2022
ANALYSISWhen healthy, the 28-year-old Funchess still has something left in the tank, and he started the preseason strong by showing his value as a red-zone threat. However, a mid-August shoulder stinger curbed his momentum, and Funchess ultimately was unable to do enough to earn a roster spot in Detroit. The Lions presumably will move forward with
Brock Wright,
James Mitchell and
Shane Zylstra as depth options at tight end behind
T.J. Hockenson.