Detroit Lions Waive Tight End, Re-Sign Familiar Player
The Detroit Lions have waived a tight end and brought back a familiar player to fill the position.

Detroit, MI, July 31, 2026 —
The Detroit Lions have made a roster move at the tight end position, waiving one player and bringing back another to fill the vacancy.
The team announced the decision to part ways with a tight end, though the player’s name was not provided in the summary. This move creates an opening on the roster.
To address the need at tight end, the Lions have opted to bring back a player who is familiar with the team’s system. The identity of this player was also not specified in the provided summary.
Further details regarding the specific players involved, the timing of these transactions, and the reasons behind the decisions were not included in the summary.
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