Lions create Alim McNeill-sized roster spot with practice squad reshuffling

As injuries continue to mount in the secondary, the Detroit Lions added an established veteran cornerback among other pieces to their practice squad. Brad Holmes has also returned OL Kingsley Eguakun and DL Chris Smith to the practice squad after waiving them before their Week 6 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Lions have brought in CB Kendall Fuller, too, in order to supplement the continuous injuries that have plagued the Lions over the past two seasons.

The moves come a week after the Lions brought in cornerback Arthur Maulet, who joined the team on October 8, as another veteran option in the secondary. Maulet made his debut for the Lions against the Chiefs, appearing in 23 snaps (13 on defense, 10 on special teams), and recording three tackles.

Lions make some Alim McNeill-sized moves to practice squad ahead of Week 7

With Fuller, the Lions hope that they'll get a similar spark as they did with Maulet. Fuller has been in the NFL since 2016, spending time with the Washington Commanders, Chiefs, and Miami Dolphins in his career. The Virginia Tech alum has appeared in 128 games, recording 536 tackles, along with16 interceptions.

With injuries to Terrion Arnold, Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch (who is also suspended for Week 7 until we hear otherwise), D.J. Reed, and Avonte Maddox, the addition of Fuller provides a bit of relief for Detroit as they once again manage the wear and tear of the season.

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In a corresponding move, S Loren Strickland, who was recently signed to the active roster, was waived. Strickland played in one game for the Lions this season, appearing on 17 special teams snaps against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Lions have not announced a promotion for their open active roster spot, which could possibly mean that Alim McNeil is set to make his return to the field as his 21-day window is set to expire. The Lions are going to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their Week 7 matchup at Ford Field during Monday Night Football.