Detroit Lions reshuffle roster with four moves ahead of upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:08 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Detroit Lions announced four roster moves following Sunday’s practice, highlighted by placing Teddy Bridgewater on the reserve/retired list. The Lions signed cornerback Ryan Cooper and linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga, addressing injury concerns at both positions during training camp. Cooper, most recently with the Birmingham Stallions, enters the roster amid limited NFL experience. Ogbongbemiga, a veteran with 72 games played, adds depth to the linebacker position, which has been affected by injuries to Malcolm Rodriguez and Jimmy Rolder. Tight end Nick Muse was waived as part of the changes.
- •Teddy Bridgewater officially retired on August 9.
- •Ryan Cooper signed as a cornerback after a tryout.
- •Amen Ogbongbemiga adds experience to the linebacker corps.
- •Nick Muse waived as Lions adjust their tight end depth.
- •Injuries affect the Lions' cornerback and linebacker positions.
- 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Announce 4 Roster Moves Following Sunday’s Practice
"The Detroit Lions signed Ryan Cooper and Amen Ogbongbemiga while placing Teddy Bridgewater on the reserve/retired list Sunday.
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