The Detroit Lions are all kinds of banged up right now as they continue preparations to host the New York Jets in Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season, hoping to rebound from their frustrating 41-31 loss on the road to the Buffalo Bills last week.
The Lions, who were already without the likes of Cade Mays , Brian Branch , and Kerby Joseph , lost safety Avonte Maddox for the remainder of the campaign, adding more insult to literal injury.
Since then, Lions GM Brad Holmes has added veteran safety Jalen Mills , formerly of the Pittsburgh Steelers , to the practice squad. And on Wednesday, he brought back a familiar face that was recently released.
The Detroit Lions Have Brought Back Linebacker Joe Bachi
On Wednesday, the Lions announced that they have re-signed linebacker Joe Bachie , whom they released a day prior, to their practice squad; they also signed center Scott McLaughlin to the active roster from the practice squad.
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