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Lions Sign TE, RB to Practice Squad, Release Cornerback
- Lions sign tight end Giovanni Ricci and running back Jabari Small to the practice squad
- Tre Flowers is released from the Lions' practice squad to make space
- Ricci has played in 36 NFL games from 2021–23 with the Panthers
- Small previously played for the Lions in training camp and preseason
- Sam LaPorta's back injury affected the tight end group in the earlier game
- Brock Wright was also out against Green Bay
- Detroit leaned on Ross Dwelley, Anthony Firkser, and Zach Horton in the absence of starters
- Ricci has ties to Michigan and Western Michigan
- Lions have relied on Gibbs and Montgomery at running back this season
- The move is part of a broader slate of roster adjustments after the bye week
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