Thanks to an injury White Amani Oruwariye Jersey , Bellore became the starting fullback, but he saw most of his work on special teams"Continuing our series on the 2018 Detroit Lions, we take a look at fullback Nick Bellore. How did his role change throughout the year, and what should we expect next season?Nick Bellore, FBExpectations before 2018Originally a linebacker, Bellore filled in at fullback for the Detroit Lions after they experimented with defensive end Alex Barrett. In very limited snaps in 2017 (13 snaps on offense), Bellore totaled a single catch: a 1-yard touchdown.In the seventh round of 2018 NFL Draft Frank Ragnow Jersey , the Lions took San Diego State fullback Nick Bawden, and he was largely expected to fill the need at fullback, rendering Bellore a likely cut candidate. Bellore’s path to the roster was slated to be via special teams.Actual role in 20182018 Stats: 1 carry for 0 yards (0.0 YPC), 0 TDs, 4 receptions for 15 yardsPFF Grade: 60.4 (Didn’t qualify for rankings)To Bellore’s benefit, Bawden tore his ACL in June, thus opening the door at fullback. There was still some debate as to whether or not the Lions would even opt to carry a fullback on the roster Jarrad Davis Jersey , but Bellore won the job out of training camp.Offensively, little was expected from him. In terms of blocking, Bellore actually performed decently, finishing as the 10th-best run blocking fullback. Of his 119 snaps on offense, 86 of them came as a run blocker, 26 of them came as a receiver, 6 came as a pass blocker T.J. Hockenson Detroit Lions Jersey , and only 1 came as a runner. Bellore actually had an excellent pass blocking grade, but it is too small of a sample size to truly represent his performance. The 26 snaps as a receiver is somewhat surprising for the former linebacker; Bellore was even split out wide on a few plays.Bellore’s most significant role was on special teams, recording 7 solo tackles — the most among special teamers — on 236 snaps. He was quite effective as well, finishing as the 8th highest graded Lion on special teams; of the players above him, only Tracy Walker recorded over 200 snaps.Outlook for 2019Contract Status: Unrestricted free agentBellore is an impending free agent, but he will likely demand a minimal contract. Even with Nick Bawden slated to return after a full year of recovery, the Lions could bring Bellore back for his special teams ability. The Lions are unlikely to carry two fullbacks heading into next season T.J. Hockenson Jersey 2019 , but there is a chance that Bellore could covert back to linebacker if they wanted to keep both. Bawden isn’t a roster lock either — with a good enough performance in training camp, perhaps Bellore could unseat him as the starting fullback.Detroit Lions trading OT Corey Robinson to Panthers for conditional draft pick The Detroit Lions are working their way down to a 53-man roster and their first move of the day isn’t a cut at all, it’s a trade. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Lions are trading offensive tackle Corey Robinson to the Carolina Panthers for an undisclosed draft pick. Jourdan Rodrigue is reporting it’s a conditional 2020 seventh-round pick.Robinson was in the mix for a backup tackle position this year, but fifth-round rookie Tyrell Crosby impressed in training camp, making Robinson’s spot on the roster a little more tenuous. The situation got worse for Robinson on Thursday night, when he left the preseason finale with a foot injury.Robinson has dealt with injuries for his entire Lions career ever since they drafted him in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft. In three seasons White T.J. Hockenson Jersey , the Robinson played in 23 games and started eight.With Robinson on the move, it could mean good news for Brian Mihalik, the former defensive lineman turned offensive tackle. If the Lions plan on keeping two reserve tackles, Mihalik is almost certainly the man for the job.