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Jeff Risdon

Lions sign LB Anthony Pittman to active roster, place Tracy Walker on IR

The Detroit Lions have signed linebacker Anthony Pittman to the active 53-man roster. Pittman was on the Lions’ practice squad for the first three weeks of the season but has been with the organization since 2019. The Wayne State product played in all 17 games for Detroit in 2021.

Pittman has been elevated from the practice squad in each of the last two weeks and has played extensively on special teams, as well as four defensive reps. Players are allowed to be elevated three times from the practice squad for active gamedays, so signing Pittman ends any concerns about that.

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As expected, the Lions placed safety Tracy Walker on the injured reserve list. Walker tore his Achilles tendon in his left leg during Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings. He is out for the season.

Detroit also added WR Josh Johnson to the practice squad to fill Pittman’s spot. Johnson is an undrafted rookie from Tulsa who spent training camp and preseason with the Lions.

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