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Lions Sign Linebacker K.J. Britt Off Patriots Practice Squad

Lions Sign Linebacker K.J. Britt Off Patriots Practice Squad
World Sports · 23:31:40 - Tuesday, 3 November 2026

The Detroit Lions have signed linebacker K.J. Britt from the New England Patriots' practice squad, according to a report from ProFootball Talk on Tuesday. The move adds depth to Detroit's linebacker corps. Britt, who originally entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021, has spent time with the Patriots this season. The Lions announced the signing on November 3, 2026.

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