Lions Finalize Roster Before Season Opener | Detroit Lions News

The Lions locked in their roster with a key move: promoting linebacker Joe Bachie from the practice squad to fill a critical depth spot. They also brought back center Seth McLaughlin and running back Jabari Small to the practice squad, likely for emergency game-day roles—especially McLaughlin, who’s needed at backup center. A bummer? Guard Mason Miller landed on injured reserve after showing promise, including stepping in at center during preseason. He’ll miss at least four games but doesn’t count against the practice squad limit. One spot remains open, and wide receiver Tom Kennedy is the frontrunner—though they may wait until next week to finalize his contract. He’s expected to start Week 1, handling punt returns and adding receiver depth. The season opener against the Saints is just days away, and the Lions are still piecing together their final puzzle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/447af6e94027aeca