{"id":31202,"date":"2022-05-31T22:54:59","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T22:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/detroit-lions-claim-dl-john-cominsky-off-waiver-wire-release-k-aldric-rosas\/"},"modified":"2022-05-31T22:54:59","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T22:54:59","slug":"detroit-lions-claim-dl-john-cominsky-off-waiver-wire-release-k-aldric-rosas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/detroit-lions-claim-dl-john-cominsky-off-waiver-wire-release-k-aldric-rosas\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Lions claim DL John Cominsky off waiver wire, release K Aldric Rosas"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n

The Detroit Lions have added another defensive lineman to their roster, according to a report from NFL insider Aaron Wilson<\/a>. Per Wilson, the Lions have been awarded former Atlanta Falcons fourth-round pick John Cominsky off of waivers. The Falcons waived Cominsky late last week, and because the Lions still have the second-highest priority on the waiver wire, they were awarded him. As a corresponding move<\/a>the Lions have reportedly cut kicker Aldrick Rosas, bringing Detroit’s kicker total down to two (Austin Seibert, Riley Patterson).<\/p>\n

The Lions have now confirmed both moves. <\/p>\n

Cominsky has not played much for the Falcons since being drafted in 2019. He did get an extended look in 2020 (alongside current Lions edge defender Charles Harris) mostly as a reserve pass rusher. In his 397 defensive snaps \u2014 rotating as a hand-in-the-dirt defensive end and defensive tackle \u2014 Cominsky produced 21 pressure and a 67.4 PFF grade for the analytics website. <\/p>\n

At 6-foot-5, 275 pounds, Cominsky has a very good athletic profile as a pass rusher, including above-average arm length (33.5 “) and an impressive 4.69 40-yard dash. <\/p>\n

\n
\n

With pick 135 in the 2019 NFL Draft, the #Falcons<\/a> select John Cominsky, DE, Charleston.<\/p>\n

John Cominsky posted to Elite #RAS<\/a> with Elite size, Good speed, Good explosiveness, Great agility at the DE position. pic.twitter.com\/lhsvhBQMqH<\/a><\/p>\n

– Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 27, 2019<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Given his relatively solid build, he will likely compete for a role similar to what second-round pick Josh Pascal will bring to the team, which the rookie described thusly: <\/p>\n

\u201cI think I fit as that guy, a big guy, a big defensive end,\u201d Paschal said during rookie minicamp. \u201cThat’s what we’re calling it. I feel like I can play across that front, but particularly on the edge, or even if I need to kick inside for the run game. I can do that too, and for the pass game. So I feel like I’ll be a versatile piece in the defense. “<\/p>\n

Cominsky is a more-than-capable run defender who could provide some pass rushing potential, specifically when he slides inside to an interior defender position. <\/p>\n

\u201cHe’s a big dude,\u201d former Falcons teammate Grady Jarrett said of Cominsky back in 2020. \u201cHe’s versatile. He can play all across the defensive line, whether it’s tackle or end. He’s a factor on special teams. We are excited for him to show what he can do. He’s a guy that wants to prove it to us that he belongs. He wants to go out there and have a good showing. “<\/p>\n<\/div>\n