I found a couple interesting NFL tidbits from the past couple days. One involves a former Lion who had a bad ending. The other involves discussion of NFL positive PED tests and what to make of the subsequent player explanations.

Josh Reynolds & Equanimeous St. Brown Colts Tryouts

August 15, 2026: NFL Tryouts

Josh Reynolds is remembered by Lions fans mostly for a couple bad drops in the 2023 NFC Championship game.

I felt the pain of those tragic drops in person…

Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers in the 2024 NFC Championship Game

If Reynolds makes either one of those catches, the Lions might have seen their first Super Bowl appearance. Unfortunately, that final bad game overshadowed a very nice 3-year run with the Lions.

Here were Reynolds regular season numbers with the Lions:

2021: 19 receptions, 306 yards
2022: 38 receptions 479 yards
2023: 40 receptions, 608 yards

Currently at age 31, Reynolds has had a nice, long NFL career that might not be over yet.

Another player on the Colts tryout list was Amon-Ra St. Brown’s brother, Equanimeous. Interestingly enough, he was at that same fateful, NFC Championship game. Here is a picture I took of him wearing #14 in support of his brother…

Equanimeous St. Brown wearing a Detroit Lions jersey

Equanimeous has struggled to make an impact in the NFL in recent years. In 2025, he did not play in a game, in part due to a foot injury. Currently at age 29, he is trying to make a successful comeback.

Nazeeh Johnson PED Suspension: What to Make of Athlete Excuses

August 14, 2026:

Nazeeh Johnson officially suspended by the NFL for 6 games

Johnson tested positive for a PED (performance enhancing drug, aka steroids) and was suspended for 6 games by the NFL. He went on X with this response:

Nazeeh Johnson explanation for positive PED test with NFL

Here is my medical take on the situation:

Jimmy Liao MD | Detroit Lions Morning Rounds

NFL Tidbits: Nazeeh Johnson PED Test & Josh…

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