Aug 10, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Isaiah Thomas (96) after the game against the Green Bay Packers at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Lions Signing Bengals Defensive End Isaiah Thomas to Bolster Pass Rush After Aidan Hutchinson Injury

Originally posted on Cincinnati Bengals on SI
By James Rapien | Last updated Oct 15, 2024 8:45 AM ET

The Lions are signing defensive end Isaiah Thomas off of the Bengals practice squad according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

The former seventh round pick appeared in 10 games for the Cleveland Browns in 2022, racking up nine tackles, two passes defensed and one sack.

The Bengals signed Thomas to their practice squad on Aug. 29. Once the transaction is complete, they'll have an open spot on their 16-man practice squad.

The Lions make the move just two days after losing star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson for the season after he suffered a gruesome leg injury.

#Lions plan to sign defensive end Isaiah Thomas off the Bengals practice squad, per source. Former Browns draft pick gives Detroit some much-needed edge rush help.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) October 15, 2024