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Lions Sign Safety Fitzgerald Amid Injury Crisis
23 Sep
Summary
- Detroit Lions sign safety Bishop Fitzgerald from Steelers' practice squad.
- Safety Avonte Maddox placed on injured reserve, out for season.
- Fitzgerald had a notable college career at NC State and USC.
The Detroit Lions have bolstered their secondary by signing safety Bishop Fitzgerald from the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad. This move comes as a necessity due to a significant injury sustained by safety Avonte Maddox, who has been placed on injured reserve and will miss the entire remainder of the 2026 season. Maddox suffered his injury during the team's Week 2 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Fitzgerald, previously with the Tennessee Titans and Steelers, brings a solid collegiate background, having earned accolades at Coffeyville Community College and NC State before transferring to USC. His addition aims to provide much-needed depth for the Lions, who are currently navigating several injury setbacks. The team also released linebacker Joe Bachie as part of these roster adjustments.
