Detroit Lions practice squad tracker

With the 53-man active roster established, the Detroit Lions are now forming the 16-player practice squad for the start of the 2023 season.

All players who are not signed to another team are eligible for the practice squad, though there are limits on how many vested veterans can be on any practice squad.

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Lions head coach Dan Campbell extolled the virtue and importance of the practice squad in his final press conference before the roster cutdowns.

“I understand it is, it’s a 53-man roster, but it’s really not. It’s a 60-man team. It’s a 69-man team is what it is, and that’s kind of how we view it. These guys are all on the same team. We all help each other out and every one of those guys, there’s a good chance they’re going to play for us,” Campbell said of the practice squad.

Knowing that context, here is who has signed with the Lions 16-man practice squad.

CB Chase Lucas

Detroit Lions cornerbacks Chase Lucas (27) and Will Harris (25) go through defensive drills during training camp at team headquarters in Allen Park on Friday, July 28, 2023.

OT Connor Galvin

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K Michael Badgley

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 24: Michael Badgley #17 of the Detroit Lions reacts after making a field goal against the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at Ford Field on November 24, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

WR Dylan Drummond

Aug 25, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Dylan Drummond (83) attempts a catch in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

RB Zonovan "Bam" Knight

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Knight comes from the New York Jets. He was one of the three targets laid out by our Russell Brown.

LB Trevor Nowaske

Aug 25, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Lions linebacker Trevor Nowaske (59) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas (80) in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

S Brandon Joseph

Aug 11, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions safety Brandon Joseph (40) intercepts the ball in front of New York Giants wide receiver Kalil Pimpleton (81)in the fourth quarter to seal the win at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports

OL Kayode Awosika

Detroit Lions guard Kayode Awosika runs a drill during the joint practice with New York Giants at Detroit Lions headquarters and training facility in Allen Park on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

DT Chris Smith

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Chris Smith walks off the field after practice during training camp at the Detroit Lions Headquarters and Training Facility in Allen Park on Sunday, July 23, 2023.

WR Maurice Alexander

OT Max Pircher

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Pircher does not count against the 16-player limit because he’s part of the NFL’s International Pathways Program. He’s from Italy.

WR Daurice Fountain

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Darius Rush (30) is unable to stop a touchdown reception by Chicago Bears wide receiver Daurice Fountain (82)

QB David Blough

(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Reunion: The #Lions are signing QB David Blough to their practice squad, per source.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 31, 2023