Lions Place DB Avonte Maddox on IR, Sign S Bishop Fitzgerald

Lions place DB Avonte Maddox on IR, sign S Bishop Fitzgerald

The Lions signed safety Bishop Fitzgerald off the Steelers' practice squad on Tuesday, according to the NFL's personnel notice.

Detroit Lions Poach Safety from Steelers

The Detroit Lions reportedly signed rookie safety Bishop Fitzgerald off the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice squad as injuries strain their secondary.

Lions Poach Ball-Hawking Safety from Steelers Practice Squad

With an ailing secondary, the Detroit Lions have taken rookie safety Bishop Fitzgerald from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice squad. Mike […]

Lions poach rookie safety off Steelers practice squad

The Detroit Lions have signed defensive back Bishop Fitzgerald off of the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad and onto their 53-man roster. To make move for the Fitzgerald, the Lions have released veteran linebacker Joe Bachie. Lions coach Dan Campbell telegraphed this move on Monday, noting that the team needed both a shakeup in the secondary […]