Overview
- The Lions signed defensive tackle Taki Taimani to the practice squad on Tuesday and released wide receiver Lawrence Keys to open the roster spot.
- Taimani is a 6-foot-1, 324-pound undrafted free agent from Oregon who has nine NFL appearances and four career tackles, positioning him as a developmental interior run defender.
- He previously spent time with the Minnesota Vikings, giving Detroit a player with recent familiarity with Minnesota’s personnel and coaching environment.
- The signing places Taimani on the practice squad only and he must be formally elevated to the 53-man roster before he can play in Sunday’s game.
- The move continues Detroit’s recent practice-squad reshuffle that included evaluating other interior linemen and promoting returner DeAndre Carter, a change that reduced the immediate need for Keys as a return option.