Alright, Seattle, what a rough one. Our Seahawks just got absolutely rocked by the Chicago Bears, taking a brutal 34-17 loss. Man, that stings, especially when you are watching the league churn with other teams dealing with their own chaos.
Detroit’s LB Room In Shambles, Emergency Signings Needed
While we are all trying to figure out what happened in Chicago, over in Detroit, the Lions are in full-blown scramble mode. They are reportedly adding serious linebacker depth after some nasty injuries hit Jack Campbell and Jimmy Rolder. Rolder is apparently out for the year, and Campbell is sidelined indefinitely. Talk about a nightmare scenario, right? It just shows you how fast things can change in this league.
According to a CBS Sports report, the Lions are looking to sign linebacker Owen Pappoe, pending a physical, and they are also reportedly bringing in KJ Britt from the Patriots’ practice squad. Pappoe, who was a third-round pick for the Arizona Cardinals back in 2023, visited the Lions on Tuesday. This guy has played in nearly every game for Arizona over the last three years, 49 total, with a massive 945 snaps on special teams and 341 on defense. He was waived by the Cardinals this year, claimed by the Titans, played one game, and then got released a month ago. He definitely brings special teams depth and, goodness, has an intriguing athletic profile. Lions coach Dan Campbell is trying to keep it together, expressing confidence in guys like Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, and Trevor Nowaske, who will likely step up as starters. He even mentioned Amen Ogbongbemiga and Joe Bachie, saying they’re ready to roll.
Roster Shuffle City: How Detroit Makes Room
Of course, none of these signings are official yet, and the Lions have some serious roster maneuvering to do. On Tuesday, they put Rolder on injured reserve and waived safety Bishop Fitzgerald, which opened up two spots on their 53-man roster. Britt is probably taking one of those. But Pappoe needs a practice squad spot. So, the smart money is on Detroit promoting a current practice squad player to the 53-man roster to free up a spot for Pappoe. Seven-year veteran linebacker Joe Bachie looks like the most obvious pick for that promotion. We will have to wait until later Wednesday to see if the Lions make these moves official.
What a day, huh? For us here in the Emerald City, that 34-17 loss to the Bears is a tough pill to swallow. Let us hope our squad figures things out fast, because every game matters, especially early in the season!
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Originally reported by Pride of Detroit.
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