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Paschal's Lions Tenure Ends; Browns Tryout Continues
22 Apr
Summary
- Josh Paschal, a 2022 second-round pick, was waived by the Detroit Lions.
- Paschal tried out for the Cleveland Browns during their veteran minicamp.
- Injuries significantly impacted Paschal's four-year career with the Lions.
Josh Paschal, a Detroit Lions 2022 second-round draft choice, has been waived by the team. Paschal, 26, attended the Cleveland Browns' veteran minicamp on Tuesday, his first known opportunity since leaving Detroit. He was among 11 veteran players trying out for the Browns.
Paschal's time with the Lions was significantly impacted by injuries. He played in 10 games as a rookie, 12 in 2023, and 14 in 2024. A persistent back injury caused him to miss his entire 2025 season. His rookie contract's final year tolled over to 2026, but the team decided to move on.
Over four seasons, Paschal appeared in 36 games for the Lions, starting 18. He recorded 62 tackles, 5.0 sacks, 15 quarterback hits, and two fumble recoveries during his tenure. Despite a challenging career in Detroit, Paschal is remembered as an inspirational figure due to his battle with cancer.
