Detroit Lions adjust roster and evaluate position battles before season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 1:29 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

The Detroit Lions finalized several roster moves ahead of their season-opening game against the New Orleans Saints. The team signed linebacker Joe Bachie to the active roster while placing offensive lineman Mason Miller on the practice squad injured list. Additionally, center Seth McLaughlin and running back Jabari Small joined the practice squad. Head coach Dan Campbell indicated that the competition for the left guard position between Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch remains ongoing. Campbell also noted that the team may rotate running backs to cover for Isaiah Pacheco during his absence. One roster spot remains open as the organization prepares for the first stretch of the regular season.
- •Joe Bachie joined the active roster with one spot still available.
- •Mason Miller moved to the practice squad injured list.
- •Seth McLaughlin and Jabari Small signed to the practice squad.
- •Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch are competing for the left guard role.
- •Joshua Dobbs changed his jersey number to 11.
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell Drops Major Hints as Lions Make Key Roster Moves
"The Detroit Lions are making roster moves ahead of Week 1, while Dan Campbell dropped several interesting hints about Detroit’s remaining roster spots and position battles.
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