Top Emmett Cleary News
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Emmett Cleary: Retires from NFL
Cleary was placed on the reserve/retired list by the Lions on Tuesday.
Cleary played seven games during the 2017 season with one start and saw most of his snaps due to injuries to Rick Wagner and T.J. Lang. Detroit gave no reason for the 27-year-old's retirement, but recurring ankle injuries could have been the impetus.
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Lions' Emmett Cleary: Absent from injury report
Cleary (ankle) wasn't listed on the Lions' injury report Wednesday.
Cleary has only appeared in five games for the Lions this season, starting one of them. He looks on track to serve in a depth role along the offensive line if the Lions elect to activate him for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
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Lions' Emmett Cleary: Inactive Saturday
The Bears have listed Cleary (ankle) as inactive for Saturday's matchup versus the Bears.
Although he was a full participant at practice throughout the week, the Lions have opted to keep Cleary on the sideline Saturday. His next chance to suit up will be the Lions' Week 16 contest against the Bengals.
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Lions' Emmett Cleary: Questionable Saturday
Cleary (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bears.
Cleary was a full participant in practice all week, but his status remains in question for Saturday's game. The Lions may need the reserve tackle to play due to the fact that Rick Wagner (ankle) and Travis Swanson (concussion) are already ruled out for the contest, while T.J. Lang (foot) is also listed as questionable.
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Lions' Emmett Cleary: Full practice Tuesday
Cleary (ankle) was a full participant in practice Tuesday.
Cleary returns to practice after missing last Sunday's game due to an ankle injury. Although he is a reserve on the depth chart, Cleary could see an expanded role with T.J. Lang (foot) and Rick Wagner (ankle) nursing injuries.
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Lions' Emmett Cleary: Inactive against Buccaneers
Cleary (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Cleary was originally considered questionable for Sunday's tilt after suffering an ankle injury during Wednesday's practice, but he was ultimately ruled out prior to kickoff. The Lions will be thin up front with starting right tackle Ricky Wagner (ankle, back) sidelined as well.
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Lions' Emmett Cleary: Draws questionable tag
Cleary (ankle) is questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Cleary injured his ankle during Wednesday's practice, according to Will Burchfield of CBS Detroit. His absence would trim the depth of an offensive line that will be without stud tackle Rick Wagner (ankle, back) and possibly 2016 Pro Bowl guard T.J. Lang (foot).
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Lions' Emmett Cleary: Practices Thursday
Cleary (ankle) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Cleary missed Sunday night's loss to the Steelers due to an ankle ailment, but it appears the lineman is now back to full health. Look for him to resume his reserve role behind starter Rick Wagner.
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Lions' Emmett Cleary: Ruled out Week 8
Cleary (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Cleary injured his ankle in Week 6 against the Saints and wasn't able to get back on the field until Friday, when he practiced on a limited basis. His next chance to play will be in Week 9 against the Packers.
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Lions' Emmett Cleary: Inks deal with Lions
Cleary signed a contract with the Lions on Tuesday, the Lions' official site reports.
Cleary spent the 2016 campaign with the Cowboys, playing in 13 games with one start. After failing to make a regular season roster out of the gate, Clearly will now join the Lions after they lost fellow tackle Corey Robinson (foot) to IR. The 27-year-old should jump in as additional depth.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-7, 320 lbs |
| Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan |
| Age: 32 |
| School: Boston College |
| Experience: 4 |