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In its Thursday roster moves, the Detroit Lions (3-2) signed veteran safety Myles Bryant to its practice squad.
A 5-foot-9, 185-pound safety, Bryant has appeared in 77 career games and started 20. Bryant initially signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2020, appearing in 55 games and starting 17 with the Pats from 2020-23.
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The Washington alum would spend the 2024 and 2025 seasons with the Houston Texans , logging 17 games played and four starts in Houston.
In his career, Bryant has totaled 254 tackles, 17 passes defended, 10 tackles for loss, four interceptions, three quarterback hits, three forced fumbles, two sacks and one fumble recovery.
In its Thursday moves, the Lions also signed wide receiver and return man DeAndre Carter to their 53-man active roster .
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) leads his team out of the tunnel for warm-ups ahead of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) signals before a play against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) carries the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) makes a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) celebrates a first down against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) celebrates a touchdown against Arizona Cardinals with wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58), and tight end Brock Wright (89) during the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Detroit Lions edge rusher DJ Wonnum (98) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) during the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) dives in for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebrates a touchdown against Arizona Cardinals with quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the second half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions defensive back Christian Izien (5) celebrates a play against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) waves at fans to celebrate a 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) celebrates as he walks off the field after defeating the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, left, shakes hands with Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur after a 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) leads his team out of the tunnel for warm-ups ahead of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) leads his team out of the tunnel for warm-ups ahead of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) signals before a play against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) carries the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) makes a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) celebrates a first down against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) celebrates a touchdown against Arizona Cardinals with wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58), and tight end Brock Wright (89) during the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Detroit Lions edge rusher DJ Wonnum (98) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) during the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) dives in for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebrates a touchdown against Arizona Cardinals with quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the second half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions defensive back Christian Izien (5) celebrates a play against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) waves at fans to celebrate a 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Oct 11, 2026; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) celebrates as he walks off the field after defeating the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, left, shakes hands with Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur after a 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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