Overview
- The Detroit Lions signed Joe Bachie to their 53‑man roster on Monday to fill one of two vacancies and activated him from the practice squad.
- Bachie spent the offseason and preseason with Detroit after signing in late April and brings multi‑team NFL experience, including 66 career games and 15 appearances last season.
- Head coach Dan Campbell praised Bachie’s grasp of the Lions’ defense and his reliability on special teams, citing his ability to play multiple linebacker spots.
- The team waived center Seth McLaughlin and running back Jabari Small on Sept. 2 and re-signed both players to the practice squad on Monday while placing offensive guard Mason Miller on the practice‑squad injured list.
- The move reflects standard NFL roster mechanics ahead of Week 1, with the Lions prioritizing immediate special‑teams units and veteran depth as rookie Jimmy Rolder recovers from a hamstring injury.