Overview
- NFL reporting confirmed that Detroit hosted defensive tackle Aidan Keanaaina for a visit, which was reported Monday as the team evaluated interior-line depth.
- The Lions did not sign Keanaaina immediately after the visit and instead filled their open practice-squad spot by signing wide receiver DeAndre Carter.
- Keanaaina previously signed with Detroit as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 draft to a deal reported at about $3.12 million with roughly $267,500 guaranteed.
- He was placed on the Lions’ injured list in August and was waived with an injury settlement a week later, a move that now allows him to sign once fully healthy.
- Keanaaina is a 6-foot-3, 320-pound run defender who fits Detroit’s need for interior size after D.J. Reader’s departure, and he remains a plausible midweek addition if injuries or roster priorities change.