Detroit Lions waive Trevor Bates to make room for Marquis Flowers The Detroit Lions made the signing of former Patriots linebacker Marquis Flowers official on Monday afternoon. The move was expected after Ian Rapoport reported as such Monday morning.But the Lions also announced the corresponding move to make room for Flowers Matthew Stafford Jersey , waiving fellow linebacker Trevor Bates.As we wrote not too long ago, Bates was a special teams standout during the preseason, and even made Pro Football Focus’ All-Preseason team, with an impressive 90.7 overall grade. But Flowers also brings some special team skills, having been used in that role during his first two years with the Bengals. Last season Jarrad Davis Jersey , Flowers blossomed (wink) into a bigger role under Matt Patricia and the New England Patriots. Now Flowers will enter a linebacker competition with Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Eli Harold and Christian Jones for some playing time on defense while also presumably adding another body to their special teams squad.In addition to these moves, the Lions announced one more addition to their practice squad: defensive tackle John Atkins, formerly with the Patriots. DETROIT (AP) — New England wide receiver Josh Gordon is inactive against the Detroit Lions on Sunday night, delaying his debut with the Patriots.Gordon was listed as questionable with a hamstring injury. He was limited in practice after being acquired from the Cleveland Browns.New England safety Patrick Chung and defensive end Trey Flowers are inactive because of concussions.Detroit’s All-Pro cornerback Darius Slay (concussion) and wide receiver Marvin Jones (ankle) are active after both were listed as questionable.Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (shoulder) is inactive Teez Tabor Jersey , potentially giving Tom Brady more time to pass.The list of inactive players:PATRIOTS: WR Josh Gordon, S Patrick Chung, DB Eric Rowe, TE Jacob Hollister, OL Brian Schwenke Kenny Golladay Jersey , OL Cole Croston, DE Trey Flowers.LIONS: WR Brandon Powell, RB Ameer Abdullah, DE Kerry Hyder, OG Joe Dahl Jalen Reeves-Maybin Jersey , OL Andrew Donnal, TE Michael Roberts, DE Ezekiel Ansah.