ALLEN PARK, MI (WTVB) – The Detroit Lions have signed defensive tackle John Penisini, a sixth round pick out of Utah.
Penisini started 22 games in three seasons with the Utes and earned All-Pac 12 second-team honors twice. He is the second of Detroit’s nine draft picks to sign with the team.
Fourth-round selection Kentucky guard Logan Stenberg agreed to terms with the Lions over the weekend.
NFL teams will be permitted to open facilities today. The league notified teams that they will be able to open so long as they follow guidelines within their area.
Some teams are not expected to open their facilities today despite being given the go-ahead to do so. The Lions are not allowed to open their facility, because of the Executive Order closing fitness facilities
If the NFL is able to play this fall, it could take some important steps to keeping players safe amid the coronavirus outbreak. NFLPA medical director Thom Mayer is recommending that players wear modified face masks that protect themselves.
A prototype is currently being designed by Oakley that could feature surgical or N95 materials.
