Detroit Lions sign tight end Thomas Gordon to practice squad
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Detroit Lions began assembling their 2026 practice squad by reportedly signing tight end Thomas Gordon. The move follows his release during the team’s final roster cuts on Sunday. Detroit finalized its 53-man roster by retaining Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright, and Jackson Meeks at the tight end position. While the Lions have not officially confirmed the transaction, the organization is permitted to sign 16 players to the practice squad starting Monday. Gordon previously competed for a roster spot throughout training camp as part of a crowded position group. The front office continues to evaluate personnel moves as it prepares for the opening week of the regular season following a preseason finale against the Indianapolis Colts.
- •Thomas Gordon returns to the Detroit Lions on the practice squad.
- •The team waived Gordon during final roster reductions on Sunday.
- •The Lions kept three tight ends on the active 53-man roster.
- •Detroit is permitted to add up to 16 players to its practice squad.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lions add pair of players to 2026 practice squad
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Lions Aren’t Done: 2 Practice Squad Spots Remain
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Announce Initial 14-Player Practice Squad
- 10:09 PMPrideofdetroit.com — Detroit Lions sign 14 players to 2026 practice squad - Pride Of Detroit
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions practice squad 2026: Tracking news after waivers
- 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Sign 5 Players to Practice Squad
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Make First Reported Practice Squad Addition
"The Lions have their 53-man roster, but the roster-building isn’t over. Detroit still has two practice squad spots to fill, and several familiar names remain available.
"The Detroit Lions reportedly have their first 2026 practice-squad addition, with tight end Thomas Gordon expected to return after being waived Sunday.
"The Detroit Lions reportedly are bringing back five players on their 2026 practice squad after all of the team’s waived players cleared waivers.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 9:00 PMLions add pair of players to 2026 practice squad
The Detroit Lions signed two more players to their 2026 practice squad, reaching the 16-player limit.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 1:28 AMLions Aren’t Done: 2 Practice Squad Spots Remain
The Lions have their 53-man roster, but the roster-building isn’t over. Detroit still has two practice squad spots to fill, and several familiar names remain available.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 11:15 PMDetroit Lions Announce Initial 14-Player Practice Squad
The Detroit Lions have announced 14 players on their initial 2026 practice squad, leaving two standard spots still open.
- Prideofdetroit.comAug 31, 2026, 10:09 PMDetroit Lions sign 14 players to 2026 practice squad - Pride Of Detroit
A look at the initial players signed to the 2026 Detroit Lions practice squad.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 9:26 PMDetroit Lions practice squad 2026: Tracking news after waivers
Follow along here for news about the Detroit Lions' 2026 practice squad.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 7:39 PMDetroit Lions Sign 5 Players to Practice Squad
The Detroit Lions reportedly are bringing back five players on their 2026 practice squad after all of the team’s waived players cleared waivers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 3:01 PMDetroit Lions Make First Reported Practice Squad Addition
The Detroit Lions reportedly have their first 2026 practice-squad addition, with tight end Thomas Gordon expected to return after being waived Sunday.
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