Lions sign cornerback Ryan Cooper, linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 11:45 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Detroit Lions added cornerback Ryan Cooper and linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga to their roster on August 9, 2026. This move coincided with placing quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on the reserve/retired list and waiving tight end Nick Muse. Ogbongbemiga, who played previously with the Los Angeles Chargers and Chicago Bears, has accumulated 66 tackles in his five-year NFL career. Cooper, coming from the Oregon State program, has been part of various NFL practice squads and played in a game for the Baltimore Ravens during the 2024 season. The Lions aim to bolster their defense as the season approaches.
- •Lions waived tight end Nick Muse in recent roster moves.
- •Ryan Cooper has experience with Ravens, Seahawks, Dolphins, and Jets.
- •Amen Ogbongbemiga totaled 66 tackles over five NFL seasons.
- •Detroit placed quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on the reserve/retired list.
- •Both signings were announced on August 9, 2026.
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Lions sign pair of defenders, waive TE Nick Muse
"In its Sunday roster moves, the Detroit Lions signed a pair of defenders.
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