Okay, so this just dropped from Detroit Lions writer Dave Birkett: the Lions officially snatched up former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Bishop Fitzgerald from their practice squad. Talk about a swift move, and man, this one stings for the black and gold.
The Lions Made a Smart Play
Honestly, you gotta hand it to Detroit. Their secondary is apparently banged-up right now, so this addition makes a lot of sense for them. Fitzgerald is coming in to replace defensive back Avante Maddox, giving the Lions a solid player exactly where they needed one. Big win for them, no doubt.
Steelers Are Left Scrambling
Now, for Pittsburgh, this is a tough break. Losing Fitzgerald leaves them even thinner at safety, which is not what you want to hear this early in the season. The dude’s a rookie, but he showed serious promise with the Tennessee Titans during the offseason before the Steelers grabbed him for their practice squad. He’s been around, too, playing at Coffeyville Community College, North Carolina State, and USC, and get this: he racked up five interceptions in 2025! That’s some real production to lose.
So, what’s next? The Steelers are gonna have to figure out that safety depth, and fast. The Lions just got a solid piece for their defense. Keep an eye on those secondary rosters, because this move could ripple out for both teams.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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