Detroit Lions add offensive lineman Elijah Klein to practice squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Detroit Lions signed offensive lineman Elijah Klein to their practice squad on Monday, filling the 15th of 16 available roster spots. Klein, a 2024 sixth-round draft pick who played 26 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over two seasons, was released by the team on Sunday. The Lions enter the 2026 season with their 53-man roster finalized and have now expanded their practice squad to 14 players. Detroit begins its regular season schedule on September 13 at Ford Field against the New Orleans Saints. This matchup marks the first time the Saints have played in Detroit in ten years. The Lions are entering the campaign looking to contend for the NFC North title, a division currently led by the Chicago Bears.
- •Elijah Klein joins the Detroit Lions practice squad after being released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- •Klein was a 2024 sixth-round pick who appeared in 26 games during his tenure in Tampa Bay.
- •The Lions have finalized their 53-man roster ahead of the September 13 season opener.
- •Detroit hosts the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field in less than two weeks.
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Lions Snag Former Buccaneers Offensive Lineman
"The Detroit Lions are now less than two weeks away from opening the 2026 NFL season at Ford Field on Sept. 13 against the visiting New Orleans Saints, marking the first time that they’ve visited the Motor City in a decade.And with their 53-man roster fully set, the Lions can now turn their attention toward […] The post Lions Snag Former Buccaneers Offensive Lineman appeared first on HEAVY.
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