Detroit Lions Add Safety from Steelers Practice Squad, Release Linebacker
Detroit Lions have signed a safety from the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad and released a linebacker.
Detroit, MI, September 22, 2026 —
The Detroit Lions have made a roster move, signing a safety who was previously on the practice squad of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Concurrently, the team announced the release of a linebacker.
Details regarding the specific names of the players involved in these transactions were not immediately available. The safety joins the Lions from the Steelers’ practice squad, a common pathway for teams to bolster their depth or secure players they scouted. The practice squad typically consists of players who are not on the active roster but are eligible to be promoted to the main team during the season.
The corresponding move involved the release of a linebacker. The team did not specify the reasons for either the signing or the release. Such personnel changes are typical throughout an NFL season as teams adjust their rosters based on performance, injuries, and strategic needs.
The timing of these moves also was not provided. NFL teams often make roster adjustments leading up to or following game days, or in response to developments during the week. Without the names of the players, it is difficult to ascertain their specific roles, experience levels, or the potential impact of their additions or departures on the Lions’ roster composition.
Further information, including the identities of the players and the exact dates of these roster changes, is expected to be released by the team.
Story summarized from the original created by Google News on news.google.com, see more information here.
