Overview
- Detroit signed K.J. Britt to its active roster Monday after rookie Jimmy Rolder suffered a season‑ending hamstring and starter Jack Campbell was hospitalized with a neck injury.
- Britt is expected to be used mainly on special teams and as a backup linebacker to stabilize the kicking game and emergency depth on defense.
- A 2021 fifth‑round pick, Britt played four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, spent 2025 with the Dolphins, and made one appearance for the Patriots this season, recording one solo tackle.
- New England responded to Britt’s departure with practice‑squad moves that included adding running back Terrell Jennings and releasing safety Elliott Davison, leaving an open spot on the Pats’ practice squad.
- The signing gives Detroit short‑term cover before its upcoming trip to Miami and could lead to additional moves such as calling up Joe Bachie or using recent signings like Owen Pappoe to fill practice‑squad roles.