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Former Bengals Joe Bachie, Jay Tufele sign with Lions
The Detroit Lions announced they signed former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Joe Bachie and defensive lineman Jay Tufele .
Tufele played in 30 games over three seasons for the Bengals from 2022 to 2024. He played in 12 games in 2025 for the New York Jets .
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Bachie played in 47 games over four seasons for Cincinnati from 2021 to 2024. In 2025, he played in five games for the Indianapolis Colts , and 10 games for the Tennessee Titans .
Former Bengals defensive tackle DJ Reader, who played for the Lions the past two seasons, reportedly is expected to sign with the New York Giants .
Former Bengal Joe Bachie played part of the 2025 season for the Indianapolis Colts.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Former Bengals Joe Bachie, Jay Tufele sign with Lions
