Lions add linebacker Troy Reeder to bolster defense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 2:24 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Detroit Lions have signed veteran linebacker Troy Reeder to enhance their linebacker depth. Reeder, 31, has played 106 games with 38 starts since entering the NFL in 2019 as an undrafted free agent from Delaware. He previously played for the Los Angeles Rams and had a brief stint with the Los Angeles Chargers. Reeder joins a linebacker corps aiming to fill the void left by Alex Anzalone's departure to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Detroit has several candidates for the LB3 position as training camp approaches.
- •Troy Reeder signed to the Lions roster on July 27, 2026.
- •Reeder has 106 NFL appearances and 38 starting games.
- •He previously played for the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers.
- •Detroit aims to replace Alex Anzalone at linebacker.
- •The team has multiple candidates vying for the LB3 position.
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions signing Super Bowl-winning, veteran LB Troy Reeder
- 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — Troy Reeder, Super Bowl-winning linebacker, to join Lions
"As an added boost to their defensive backfield, the Detroit Lions have signed seven-year veteran and former Super Bowl-winning linebacker Troy Reeder.
"The Detroit Lions added veteran linebacker Troy Reeder to their roster to help bolster depth at the position.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 7:50 PMDetroit Lions signing Super Bowl-winning, veteran LB Troy Reeder
As an added boost to their defensive backfield, the Detroit Lions have signed seven-year veteran and former Super Bowl-winning linebacker Troy Reeder.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 2:24 PMTroy Reeder, Super Bowl-winning linebacker, to join Lions
The Detroit Lions added veteran linebacker Troy Reeder to their roster to help bolster depth at the position.
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