Lions activate Shelton, release Herron prior to finale Danny Karnik/AP Detroit Lions nose tackle Danny Shelton (71) reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. The Detroit Lions won 23-22. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik) Posted at 6:38 PM, Jan 02, 2021 and last updated 2021-01-02 18:38:57-05 DETROIT (AP) â The Detroit Lions have activated defensive tackle Danny Shelton from injured reserve and released defensive lineman Frank Herron. Detroit also announced other moves Saturday. The Lions signed safety Bobby Price to the active roster from the practice squad. They elevated defensive tackle Albert Huggins and center Evan Brown from the practice squad to the active/inactive list. And they restored linebacker Anthony Pittman to the practice squad from the COVID-19 list. Detroit wraps up its season against Minnesota on Sunday.