2023 Lions Practice Squad Tracker, Waiver Claims

The Lions are 18th in the NFL waiver wire order.

The Detroit Lions will now turn their attention to creating their 16-man practice squad. 

After the initial 53-man roster was established, the team will look to fill the spots with several players who spent training camp in Detroit. 

Head coach Dan Campbell, when asked why the practice squad the past couple of seasons did not have much turnover, indicated the value of having 16 players who have experience in the system and an understanding of what the coaching staff is looking for. 

Also, the team has been able to insert several players from the practice squad into the active roster when unforeseen injuries have popped up. 

Recall, James Houston spent the majority of the 2022 season developing, giving him the opportunity to perform at a high level when he was activated against the Buffalo Bills. 

It is expected that several players who spent the last month in Motown could find opportunities elsewhere, as the level of talent on Detroit's roster has been elevated. 

Detroit's front office could look to make trades or add players from other teams to the roster over the next 24 hours. 

Players that were waived must pass through the waiver-wire process, which Detroit currently sits at 18th. 

That order is determined by the previous year's record. 

Here is the current 2023 waiver order. 

1. Chicago Bears
2. Houston Texans
3. Arizona Cardinals
4. Indianapolis Colts
5. Denver Broncos
6. Los Angeles Rams
7. Las Vegas Raiders
8. Atlanta Falcons
9. Carolina Panthers
10. New Orleans Saints
11. Tennessee Titans
12. Cleveland Browns
13. New York Jets
14. New England Patriots
15. Green Bay Packers
16. Washington Commanders
17. Pittsburgh Steelers
18. Detroit Lions

Here is our practice squad tracker, which will be updated to reflect which players were added and which end up with others NFL teams. 

Updated 2023 Detroit Lions practice squad roster

• Offensive tackle Connor Galvin
• Kicker Michael Badgley
• Cornerback Chase Lucas
• Wide receiver Dylan Drummond
• Running back Zonovan 'Bam' Knight
• Wide receiver Maurice Alexander
• Offensive guard Kayode Awosika
• Safety Brandon Joseph
• Linebacker Trevor Nowaske
• Defensive lineman Chris Smith
• Offensive tackle Max Pircher
• Wide receiver Daurice Fountain
• Defensive end Raymond Johnson
• Quarterback David Blough
• Defensive lineman Quinton Bohanna
• Offensive guard Michael Niese
• Tight end Darrell Daniels

Detroit Lions waiver wire claims

• Detroit Lions did not make any waiver claims in 2023.

Lions players claimed by other teams

• Cornerback Starling Thomas was claimed by the Arizona Cardinals.

Lions player who signs with another team

• Offensive tackle Germain Ifedi will sign with the Buffalo Bills.
• Defensive tackle Christian Covington will sign with the Los Angles Chargers' practice squad.
• Offensive tackle Ryan Swoboda is expected to sign with Jets practice squad.
• Kicker Parker Romo signed with the Chicago Bears' practice squad.