The Detroit Lions are shuffling the deck after their rough Week 1 loss to the Green Bay Packers. On Tuesday, the team announced three roster moves involving their practice squad.
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Linebacker Anthony Pittman was released after playing 20 special teams snaps against the Packers on Sunday, where he recorded one tackle. Pittman has been a reliable depth piece in Detroit for years, but the Lions are looking to tweak the back end of their roster following a game where both special teams and depth were tested.
Taking his place are two additions:
Offensive lineman Devin Cochran, a 6-foot-7, 330-pound tackle who spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals, officially joins Detroit’s practice squad. His massive frame could provide much-needed depth for an offensive line that has already dealt with injuries early in the season.
Linebacker Monty Rice, a former third-round pick of the Tennessee Titans who most recently spent time with the New England Patriots, also signs on. Rice brings starting experience, having appeared in 38 NFL games with 11 starts over his career. He has tallied 129 total tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and 3 quarterback hits since entering the league in 2021.
Rice could provide an immediate boost to Detroit’s linebacker depth, especially with the defense still finding its footing under new coordinator Kelvin Sheppard.
The Lions have already shown they’re not afraid to tinker with the roster to address problem areas. After Sunday’s 27-13 loss to Green Bay, depth and execution were clearly issues. With the Chicago Bears coming to Ford Field in Week 2, Detroit is hoping these new moves will give them a little more stability, and maybe a spark.