Lions sign safety Bishop Fitzgerald from Steelers practice squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 1:31 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Detroit Lions have signed rookie safety Bishop Fitzgerald off the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad, bolstering their secondary. This move comes as Avante Maddox is placed on injured reserve, creating an immediate need for depth. Fitzgerald, a former Tennessee Titans player, displayed promise with five interceptions last season and has experience at Coffeyville Community College, North Carolina State, and USC. The Steelers are now left with fewer options at safety following Fitzgerald's departure.
- •Bishop Fitzgerald joins Lions, filling a gap left by Avante Maddox.
- •Lions cut Joe Bachie to make room for Fitzgerald.
- •Fitzgerald was previously on Steelers practice squad after Titans release.
- •He recorded five interceptions in the 2025 season.
- 1:31 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers S Bishop Fitzgerald signed off PS by Lions
"The Steelers stashed rookie safety Bishop Fitzgerald on the practice squad but the Lions signed him away.
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