Overview
- Two outlets cited NFL reporter Adam Schefter in reporting that the Detroit Lions will sign defensive tackle Ben Stille to join training camp, but the team had not posted an official roster transaction at publication.
- Stille is a 2022 undrafted free agent from Nebraska who has been a journeyman on multiple rosters and practice squads and has logged 18 NFL game appearances, one start and 2.0 career sacks.
- The signing is being presented as short-term depth after recent practice exits by Lions interior players, though Detroit has not confirmed that the move was made because of injuries.
- Detroit's defensive-line room is deep with established starters, recent draft picks and multiple UDFAs, which makes Stille more likely to be competing for a practice-squad spot than a guaranteed final-roster role.
- What to watch next is whether the Lions post a formal transaction, whether any injured linemen are listed on a training-camp report, and whether Stille earns playing snaps that could lead to a practice-squad or backup role.