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Lions release DT Isaiah Buggs to create roster spots for returning players

Alim McNeill likely to return to roster

Isaiah Buggs #96 of the Detroit Lions walks off the filed after a win over the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on January 01, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Nic Antaya, 2023 Getty Images)

The Detroit Lions released defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs on Tuesday, likely to create room on the roster for the return of injured players.

Buggs posted the news to his X account. The Lions confirmed the move, too.

Buggs was drafted by the Steelers in 2019, and signed with the Lions in 2022. He started 13 games for the team last season, and signed a two-year contract extension last March.

The Lions are anticipating the return of defensive tackle Alim McNeill, C.J. Gardner-Johnson and James Houston on defense. The Lions also re-signed fullback Jason Cabinda to the practice squad.


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