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Detroit Lions Cut Ties with 26-Year-Old Defender

The Detroit Lions released cornerback Natrone Brooks from the practice squad Monday and signed undrafted rookie tight end Miles Kitselman to the same unit one day after a 31-24 home win over the New York Jets.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 6:15 AM
Detroit Lions Cut Ties with 26-Year-Old Defender
Key Things to Know
  • The Detroit Lions released cornerback Natrone Brooks from their practice squad on Monday.
  • Detroit signed undrafted rookie tight end Miles Kitselman to take the open practice squad spot.
  • The roster adjustments followed Detroit's 31-24 home victory against the New York Jets.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Detroit Lions released 26-year-old cornerback Natrone Brooks from their practice squad on Monday and signed undrafted rookie tight end Miles Kitselman to fill the vacancy. The roster moves followed Detroit's 31-24 home victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. Brooks originally joined Detroit's practice squad on Sept. 10 after spending his first three professional seasons with the Atlanta Falcons.

Kitselman previously spent time with Detroit earlier in the year before reaching an injury settlement. The moves occurred amid several injuries in Detroit's secondary, including Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph on the PUP list, alongside Avonte Maddox facing season-ending foot surgery.

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