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Lions sign safety Bishop Fitzgerald, place Maddox on IR
Detroit adds depth to its secondary after losing a defensive back to a season-ending foot injury.
In brief
Detroit adds depth to its secondary after losing a defensive back to a season-ending foot injury. The Lions signed safety Bishop Fitzgerald from Pittsburgh's practice squad to replace defensive back Avonte Maddox, who went on injured reserve with a foot injury requiring surgery. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Lions lose Maddox to season-ending injury
Defensive back Avonte Maddox is out for the season with a foot injury requiring surgery. Linebacker Joe Bachie was also placed on injured reserve.
Fitzgerald signed from Steelers practice squad
The Lions signed safety Bishop Fitzgerald off Pittsburgh's practice squad on Tuesday to fill the secondary gap left by Maddox's injury.
Fitzgerald's path to Detroit
Fitzgerald originally signed with Tennessee as an undrafted rookie free agent this spring before joining Pittsburgh's practice squad after being waived in preseason.
College standout with five interceptions
At USC last season, Fitzgerald recorded five interceptions. He also played at Coffeyville Community College and North Carolina State before his professional career.
Bachie limited to special teams role
Linebacker Joe Bachie played 32 special teams snaps in the first two games but saw no defensive snaps before being placed on injured reserve.
The headline
The Lions signed safety Bishop Fitzgerald from Pittsburgh's practice squad to replace defensive back Avonte Maddox, who went on injured reserve with a foot injury requiring surgery.
