Veteran linebacker waived by Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions Waive Veteran Linebacker
Detroit's defense has been ravaged by injury, especially at the linebacker position. Alex Anzalone, Malcolm Rodriguez, Jalen Reeves-Maybin and Derrick Barnes have all missed action this season. Over 20 players on the Lions' roster have ended up on the injured reserve list at some point this season.
Veteran linebacker waived by Detroit Lions after 5-game stint
Long helped fill the void at linebacker over the last five games. But he's out with Pittman back in the fold, not to mention Reeves-Maybin nearing a return.
Lions waive veteran LB, bring back Maurice Alexander to the practice squad
In a move that indicates the team is getting a healthy return to the defensive lineup, the Detroit Lions released veteran linebacker David Long on Tuesday. Long, 28, spent five weeks with the Lions after coming from the Miami Dolphins.
Lions surprisingly release veteran from 53-man roster and bring back receiver to practice squad
It’s Christmas Eve, but the Detroit Lions are still doing some work. The team made a couple of roster moves on Tuesday. Here's what they did: This one is a bit surprising. The Lions grabbed David Long a few weeks back after the Miami Dolphins surprisingly waived him while he was a team
Detroit Lions waive defensive lineman after win over Bears
Defensive lineman Chris Smith continues to bounce between the practice squad, free agency and the main roster for the Detroit Lions. Smith was waived on Monday afternoon after playing 12 defensive snaps in the team’s 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears.
Lions are bringing back LB Anthony Pittman
In desperate need of healthy bodies to fill out an injury-ravaged defense, the Detroit Lions are turning to an old friend.
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Fresh start: Lions linebacker embracing new opportunity in second stint
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Detroit Lions signing LB Anthony Pittman off Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad
Anthony Pittman made 29 tackles in parts of 5 seasons with the Lions in 2019-23, playing primarily on special teams.
Lions reunite with former LB amid rash of defensive injuries
The Detroit Lions are taking action to combat their armageddon of injuries. Detroit announced on Tuesday that they have ...
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Report: Lions snatching LB from Jaguars practice squad
Pittman joined the Jaguars’ practice squad in October after spending the first five seasons of his NFL career with Detroit, ...
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Detroit Lions place 3 on IR; is window still open for David Montgomery return?
The Detroit Lions made a slew of injury-related moves to free up roster ... The Lions formally signed linebacker ...
Lions to Sign LB Anthony Pittman Off Jaguars Practice Squad
This past offseason, Pittman signed with the Washington Commanders, but was released in late August. He was able to spend the ...
Detroit Lions to sign Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad LB Anthony Pittman
The Jacksonville Jaguars will be down a practice squad linebacker as the Detroit Lions are set to sign Anthony Pittman.
Lions to sign LB Anthony Pittman off of Jaguars practice squad
As the Lions continue to deal with more and more injuries, they’re bringing a familiar face back to the franchise.