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Lions Signing LB K.J. Britt To Active Roster

The Detroit Lions are signing LB K.J. Britt to their active roster, according to Adam Schefter. Britt was on the Patriots’ practice squad this saeson. Britt, 27, was a two-year starter at Auburn and earned first-team All-SEC as a junior…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 11:59 PM
Lions Signing LB K.J. Britt To Active Roster
Key Things to Know
  • The Detroit Lions are signing linebacker K.J. Britt to their active roster from the Patriots' practice squad.
  • The transaction secures Britt on a permanent active-roster signing from New England's practice squad.
  • Britt recorded one tackle in one appearance for the Patriots during the 2026 season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Detroit Lions are signing linebacker K.J. Britt to their active roster, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Britt, 27, joins Detroit from the New England Patriots' practice squad after previously appearing in one game and recording one tackle for New England during the 2026 season.

Britt entered the NFL as a fifth-round selection by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021 out of Auburn, where he played out his four-year rookie deal. He subsequently played all 17 games for the Miami Dolphins in 2025, recording 35 total tackles, before signing with the Patriots.

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