Cassel completed seven of 17 passes for 59 yards and one interception across two game appearances in 2018.

Cassel completed five of 11 passes for 45 yards during Sunday's 27-9 loss to Minnesota.

Cassel has surpassed Jake Rudock for the No. 2 spot on the Lions' quarterback depth chart, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

The Lions are slated to sign Cassel, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Cassel will start Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Cassel is expected to receive the start at quarterback Sunday against the Dolphins with Marcus Mariota (hamstring) considered unlikely to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Cassel completed four of 10 passes for 21 yards and two picks in Sunday's 57-14 loss to Houston.

Cassel completed 8-of-13 passes for 88 yards and added a seven-yard scramble in Saturday's preseason win over the Panthers.

Cassel (thumb) is expected to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Jets, the Tennessean's Jason Wolf reports.

Cassel suffered a thumb injury that will require surgery, but he is expected to be ready for training camp.