Lions sign linebacker Joe Bachie to the active roster
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The Detroit Lions signed linebacker Joe Bachie from their practice squad on Monday, September 7. The move fills one of two roster vacancies created after the team waived center Seth McLaughlin and running back Jabari Small last week. Both McLaughlin and Small have been re-signed to the practice squad, while offensive lineman Mason Miller was placed on the practice squad injured list. Bachie, who previously played for the New Orleans Saints, Tennessee Titans, and Indianapolis Colts, provides additional depth at the position. Head coach Dan Campbell noted Bachie’s versatility and reliability on special teams. He is expected to contribute early in the season while rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder recovers from a hamstring injury. The Lions currently retain one open spot on their 53-man roster.
- •Joe Bachie joins the active roster after beginning the season on the practice squad.
- •The Lions waived Seth McLaughlin and Jabari Small before re-signing them to the practice squad.
- •Mason Miller was placed on the practice squad injured list.
- •The team currently has one vacancy remaining on its 53-man roster.
- •Bachie played for the Titans and Colts last season, recording 29 tackles.
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Lions sign Joe Bachie from practice squad; one 53-man spot remains open
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Lions sign LB Joe Bachie off practice squad, have 1 open roster spot
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — Lions sign LB Joe Bachie to active roster
"In addition to adding Joe Bachie to the roster, the Detroit Lions re-signed C Seth McLaughlin and RB Jabari Small to the practice squad on Monday.
"The Detroit Lions entered Monday, Sept. 7, with two openings on their 53-man roster. After promoting former MSU LB Joe Bachie, only one remains.
"The Lions have filled one of the openings on their active roster.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 8:32 PMLions sign Joe Bachie from practice squad; one 53-man spot remains open
The Detroit Lions entered Monday, Sept. 7, with two openings on their 53-man roster. After promoting former MSU LB Joe Bachie, only one remains.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 8:27 PMLions sign LB Joe Bachie off practice squad, have 1 open roster spot
In addition to adding Joe Bachie to the roster, the Detroit Lions re-signed C Seth McLaughlin and RB Jabari Small to the practice squad on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 8:22 PMLions sign LB Joe Bachie to active roster
The Lions have filled one of the openings on their active roster.
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