Gooden was waived by the Lions on Monday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Lions added Gooden last week due to several injuries among their linebackers. The team likely feels confident with their health at the position going forward, which explains their decision to waive Gooden.

Gooden was signed to the Lions' active 53-man roster on Saturday, James Palmer of NFL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

In the wake of OLBs DeAndre Levy (quadriceps) and Antwione Williams (hamstring) being ruled out for the Lions' divisional showdown with the Packers on Sunday, Detroit only had two healthy outside linebackers left standing. Wideout Aaron Dobson was released to make room.

The Titans released Gooden (hamstring) from injured reserve Tuesday, 247Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gooden believes he can still play this season despite being placed on injured reserve, so the Titans released him so he can try to hook on with another team.

With news that Zach Brown (torn pectoral) is expected to miss the remainder of the season, Gooden figures to take over the starting inside linebacker role alongside Wesley Woodyard. Gooden had four solo tackles, including one for a loss, in Week 1's win over Kansas City. The 24-year-old linebacker was selected in the third round in 2013, and will now face his most extensive NFL game action of his short career.

Titans rookie LB Zaviar Gooden (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday. Gooden missed over a month with a high-ankle sprain. The No. 97 overall pick, he returns to a special teams role and will provide depth at outside linebacker.

Titans rookie LB Zaviar Gooden (ankle) has been ruled out of the season opener. Gooden is still working his way back from a high-ankle sprain and has yet to return to practice. He'll serve in a special teams role and provide depth behind Zach Brown or Akeem Ayers when healthy.

Rookie LB Zaviar Gooden is missing time at Titans camp with a high ankle sprain. He'll be out "at least" another week. The 97th overall pick in April's draft, Gooden is an athletic outside linebacker type ticketed for special teams in year one. He's clearly no threat to Zach Brown or Akeem Ayers' starting job.

The Titans have been very impressed with third-round OLB Zaviar Gooden's athleticism. Speed was Gooden's calling card in college. "As far as change of direction, I haven't seen a linebacker this athletic in a long time," LBs coach Chet Parlavecchio said. "He has such beautiful footwork, he's such a fluid athlete." Gooden's production was hit-or-miss for Mizzou, but the Titans clearly believe new "defensive assistant" Gregg Williams can coach him up. Gooden will push for snaps behind WLB Zach Brown.

Titans signed No. 97 overall pick OLB Zaviar Gooden to a four-year contract. A top-notch "run and chase" linebacker, Gooden turned in a blazing 4.47 40-yard dash at the Combine. He also posted a 1.53 ten-yard split while ripping off 27 reps on the bench. Gooden turned in a dud of a senior year at Mizzou, but could eventually siphon snaps from WLB Zach Brown. Brown is coming off a mixed rookie season.