New Orleans Saints executive vice president/general manager Mickey Loomis announced earlier this week that the team signed free-agent wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones and safety Terrell Burgess to undisclosed one-year deals and waived safety Millard Bradford and running back Jordan Mims in corresponding moves. Both Peoples-Jones and Burgess took part in the team's rookie minicamp last weekend on a tryout basis. Peoples-Jones, 26, was a sixth-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2020 out of Michigan. He was on the Detroit Lions' practice squad last year but last played in an NFL game in 2023, when he caught 13 of 25 targets for 155 yards and no touchdowns in 15 games (six starts) with the Browns and Lions. DPJ will face an uphill battle for a starting role in New Orleans as receiver depth behind Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, Brandin Cooks and Bub Means in 2025.
May 15, 2025 1:06 PM EST
The New Orleans Saints are hosting free-agent wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones for a tryout during minicamp, according to NOF's John Hendrix. Peoples-Jones totaled just 155 yards through 15 games in 2023, and he spent all of last season on the Detroit Lions' practice squad. However, we've seen glimpses of upside from the Michigan product before. He delivered a career year with the Cleveland Browns in 2022, catching 61 of 96 targets for 839 yards and three touchdowns. He has previously served as a big-play threat, making him an intriguing candidate to replace Marquez Valdes-Scantling in New Orleans. Valdes-Scantling, who landed with the Seattle Seahawks this offseason, caught numerous deep passes from Derek Carr last season, allowing the Saints to strike quickly with big chunk plays. Peoples-Jones can provide a similar spark, but even if he makes the team, he'll merely fill a depth role behind Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, and Brandin Cooks.
May 9, 2025 12:46 PM EST
The Detroit Lions signed wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones to their practice squad on Thursday after releasing him on Tuesday. In other moves, the team placed defensive lineman John Cominsky (knee) on Injured Reserve and released safety C.J. Moore from the practice squad. Peoples-Jones will remain in the Detroit organization as wideout depth to start the 2024 regular season. He began last year with the Browns before joining the Lions for eight games (one) start, where caught just five passes for 58 yards. The 25-year-old former sixth-round pick by the Browns in 2020 out of Michigan struggled last year after a career year in 2022 in Cleveland in which he had a 61-839-3 line in 17 games (14 starts). DPJ should eventually see time in Detroit again in 2024 if any of the receivers on the 53-man roster go down with an injury, but he's currently off the fantasy radar.
Aug 29, 2024 1:09 PM EST
The Detroit Lions are releasing wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Peoples-Jones was dealt to the Lions at last year's trade deadline from the Browns in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. He caught just five passes for 58 yards in eight games for Detroit. Overall, the Michigan product has tallied 122 receptions for 1,895 yards and eight touchdowns in 58 games since entering the NFL as a sixth-round pick in 2020. While his chances of becoming a legitimate starter seem to be dwindling, another organization might sign him after teams cut down to 53 players by Tuesday's 4 p.m. EDT deadline.
Aug 26, 2024 4:24 PM EST
Detroit Lions wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones was dealt to the organization from the Cleveland Browns for a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft last October. While he played in eight games for the Lions, he only caught five passes for 58 yards. He could be a more significant factor in the offense with a full training camp in Detroit, though he's currently behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Kalif Raymond on the depth chart. Still, the explosive wideout, who has averaged 15.5 yards per reception in his career, could have value as a late-round pick in best ball formats. If one of the starting wideouts goes down, Peoples-Jones will play significant snaps in one of the league's best offenses, and his one-play-touchdown upside could enable him to enter best ball lineups on occasion. Lions senior writer Tim Twentyman suggests Peoples-Jones is in the lead for the WR4 role, so he's at least worth monitoring early in the 2024 campaign. For now, he can be left undrafted in traditional fantasy football leagues.
Aug 21, 2024 9:30 AM EST
The Detroit Lions activated wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (undisclosed) from the active/Non-Football Injury list on Wednesday. Acquired from Cleveland in 2023 for a 2025 sixth-round pick, Peoples-Jones primarily served as a depth receiver last season, recording five receptions for 58 yards across eight games. This year, he will maintain a similar role, positioned behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Kalif Raymond on the wide receiver depth chart. With Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, and Sam LaPorta also contributing, Peoples-Jones is unlikely to see significant involvement in the Lions' offense. Unless Detroit faces substantial injuries, he remains off the fantasy radar.
Jul 24, 2024 9:24 PM EST
Free-agent wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones agreed to a one-year deal on Saturday to remain with the Lions. The wideout began his career by spending over three years with the Browns before being traded to Detroit ahead of the deadline last season. He appeared in eight regular-season games for the Lions, catching only five of his seven targets for 58 yards. Yet, Peoples-Jones did at least come in handy as a punt returner during the postseason after Kalif Raymond went down with a knee injury. The organization still feels the 25-year-old has some untapped potential. However, it's too early to speculate where Peoples-Jones will land on the depth chart heading into the 2024-25 campaign, considering he'll compete with Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and possibly Josh Reynolds for snaps. The team may also add via the 2024 NFL Draft. With this in mind, he's someone to watch throughout training camp.
Mar 16, 2024 10:53 PM EST
Detroit Lions wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (ribs) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. He had been listed as questionable after logging limited practices this past week. Peoples-Jones was acquired by Detroit during its bye week, so his next game will represent his Lions debut. In the interim, Kalif Raymond and Antoine Green will round out the bottom of the depth chart.
Nov 12, 2023 2:46 PM EST
Detroit Lions wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (ribs) was limited in practice all week and is questionable to make his debut with the team in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Peoples-Jones was acquired in a trade from the Cleveland Browns during the Lions' Week 9 bye, but it remains to be seen if the 24-year-old will suit up for the first time in his new uniform this Sunday. Even if Peoples-Jones is active against the Bolts, he won't be anywhere near the fantasy radar as he learns a new offense. DPJ will merely be wideout depth for the Lions in the second half behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Josh Reynolds, Jameson Williams and Kalif Raymond. In seven games with the Browns before being traded, Peoples-Jones had eight receptions on 18 targets for 97 yards and no touchdowns.
Nov 11, 2023 12:11 PM EST
Detroit Lions wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (ribs) was limited in the team's practice on Wednesday. Peoples-Jones was traded at the NFL Trade Deadline from the Cleveland Browns to the Lions. With Detroit on a bye in Week 9, we have yet to see him with his new team. It's unclear when the wideout sustained the injury, but the limited practice rep this early in the week is a good sign for his availability this weekend. Right now, Peoples-Jones should only be rostered in deeper formats. However, keep an eye on his usage with a new team moving forward.
Nov 9, 2023 12:29 AM EST
The Cleveland Browns are trading wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones to the Detroit Lions for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick. Peoples-Jones has flashed in spurts during his three-plus seasons with the Browns, posting 117 receptions for 1,837 yards and eight touchdowns. Now, he'll join a wide receiver room that has struggled behind Amon-Ra St. Brown. Josh Reynolds, Jameson Williams, and Kalif Raymond are all at risk of seeing reduced playing time moving forward. With DPJ out of the picture in Cleveland, David Bell and rookie Cedric Tillman will be candidates to see more snaps.
Oct 31, 2023 3:09 PM EST
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones did very little in the Week 2 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night, catching just one of his four targets for a seven-yard gain. There was a chance that Peoples-Jones was going to have a big role in this one with Amari Cooper questionable to play due to a groin injury, but Cooper was active and led the Browns with seven receptions on 10 targets for 90 yards in the 26-22 loss. DPJ did play a team-high 88.1 percent of the offensive snaps, but he just wasn't targeted much by a struggling Deshaun Watson. So far, Cooper and Elijah Moore have been Watson's favorite targets, with People-Jones catching only two passes for 19 yards through the season's first two weeks.
Sep 19, 2023 11:44 AM EST
The Browns envision third-round draft pick Cedric Tillman as an eventual replacement for Peoples-Jones, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Apr 29, 2023 5:15 AM EST
Peoples-Jones caught two of four targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Steelers in Week 18.
Jan 9, 2023 6:32 AM EST
Peoples-Jones recorded one reception on three targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Commanders.
Jan 1, 2023 7:22 PM EST
Peoples-Jones caught one of five targets for two yards in Saturday's 17-10 loss to the Saints.
Dec 26, 2022 5:30 AM EST
Peoples-Jones recorded four receptions on four targets for 31 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 13-3 win over the Ravens.
Dec 17, 2022 5:56 PM EST
Peoples-Jones caught eight of 12 targets for 114 yards in Sunday's 23-10 loss to Cincinnati.
Dec 11, 2022 2:40 PM EST
Peoples-Jones caught three of three targets for 44 yards and returned three punts for 86 yards, including a 76-yard return for a touchdown in Sunday's 27-14 win over Houston.
Dec 5, 2022 5:54 AM EST
Peoples-Jones brought in two of four targets for 16 yards and returned five punts for 75 yards in the Browns' 23-17 overtime win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Nov 27, 2022 4:01 PM EST
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