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Detroit Lions Bolster Squad with Returning Players
8 Sep
Summary
- Seth McLaughlin and Jabari Small return to the Lions practice squad.
- Linebacker Joe Bachie was promoted to the active roster.
- The team still has one open spot on its 53-man roster.
The Detroit Lions have signed center Seth McLaughlin and running back Jabari Small to their practice squad, bringing back familiar players. These moves were made after both players were waived last week.
To make space for McLaughlin and Small, the Lions promoted linebacker Joe Bachie to their active roster and placed offensive guard Mason Miller on practice squad injured reserve. The team currently has one open position on its 53-man active roster.
Bachie, a seven-year veteran, has previously played for several NFL teams. He entered the league as an undrafted free agent and has appeared in 66 games, including seven starts, accumulating 77 tackles. He was released by the Lions prior to being signed back to the practice squad.
McLaughlin was initially signed to a Reserve/Future contract in January. Small initially joined the Lions in July 2025, was waived before roster cuts, and later signed back to the practice squad in December. Both players were among those signed to Reserve/Future contracts in January.
