Patriots Lose Practice Squad Linebacker K.J. Britt to the Lions
New England Patriots have lost a member of their practice squad to Detroit Lions.
According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, Detroit Lions have signed LB K.J. Britt off Pats practice squad to active roster: “Linebacker K.J. Britt is signing to the Lions’ active roster from the Patriots’ practice squad.”
Needing LB depth with starter Jack Campbell still hospitalized with serious neck injury suffered first play of 4th quarter vs Vikings Nov 1, and rookie Jimmy Rolder lost to season-ending hamstring injury on same play, Lions poaching veteran.
Britt, 27, native of Oxford, Alabama, selected 5th round 2021 NFL Draft out of Auburn by Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 77-game veteran, played in one game for Patriots this season. Signed with New England on one-year $1.4M deal before being released end of August, rejoined on practice squad.
Lions coach Dan Campbell confirmed in weekly interview Tuesday Nov 3 on 97.1 The Ticket. Lions also candidates to make move at position before Nov 10 deadline, but Britt adds veteran presence. Detroit plays Patriots next week in Germany.
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