Detroit Lions sign TE Nick Muse after rookie injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Detroit Lions signed tight end Nick Muse on August 3, 2026, as a response to rookie Miles Kitselman's leg injury. Muse, who was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft, has primarily participated in special teams during his brief NFL career. He has played 16 games, logging 182 special teams snaps and just 19 offensive snaps. Alongside this signing, the Lions released wide receiver Tarik Black to make room for Muse on the roster.
- •Lions add Nick Muse to bolster tight end depth.
- •Muse was selected by the Vikings in the 2022 NFL Draft.
- •Miles Kitselman is currently dealing with a leg injury.
- •Muse has predominantly played on special teams.
- •Lions released WR Tarik Black in conjunction with the signing.
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions sign former Vikings NFL draft pick, TE Nick Muse
"The Detroit Lions signed some tight end help with former Minnesota Vikings NFL draft pick Nick Muse.
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