Lions promote Bachie, place Miller on practice-squad injured

McLaughlin and Small fill two practice-squad openings

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 71 min read

Lions announce roster moves: Placed OG Mason Miller on Practice Squad: Injured Signed LB Joe Bachie to the Active Rost Via @Lions on X

What happened: Bachie and Miller joined the Lions' practice squad on Aug. 31, one day after both were released. McLaughlin and Small made Detroit's initial 53-man roster before being waived Sept. 2.

Why it matters: Bachie now occupies a 53-man spot as Detroit prepares for Week 1. The two practice-squad additions provide depth at center and running back.

By the numbers: Four players were involved: one joined the active roster, one moved to practice-squad injured and two signed with the practice squad.

What to watch: Detroit's Week 1 designations will determine whether Bachie is active for the opener. Miller's practice-squad status remains the next injury update to watch.

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@Lions 2026-09-07T20:26:30.260985+00:00

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