Lions signing LB KJ Britt to active roster off Patriots’ practice squad

The Detroit Lions are signing New England Patriots practice squad linebacker K.J. Britt to their active roster, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

The news comes as Detroit navigates Jack Campbell’s scary neck injury from Sunday’s 19-15 Lions win over the Vikings, and after Dan Campbell announced that rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder had suffered a season-ending injury against Minnesota as well.

Linebacker KJ Britt is signing to the Lions’ active roster from the Patriots’ practice squad.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 2, 2026

A sixth-year pro out of Auburn, Britt was signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Patriots from Miami in March. The 6-foot, 240-pound linebacker was released during roster cuts, but the Patriots signed Britt back to their practice squad ahead of this season.

Britt appeared in all 17 games with one start for the Dolphins in 2025, recording 24 tackles, including a career-high 13 in his lone start against the Los Angeles Chargers on Oct. 12, 2025.

In his career, Britt has appeared in 77 games and started 16, totaling 162 tackles, four tackles for loss, three quarterback hits, three passes defended, and 0.5 sack.

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Detroit Lions debut ‘Rivalries’ uniforms vs. Minnesota Vikings

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs onto the field for warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

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Detroit Lions debut ‘Rivalries’ uniforms vs. Minnesota Vikings

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs onto the field for warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

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Detroit Lions debut ‘Rivalries’ uniforms vs. Minnesota Vikings

Detroit Lions quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) hugs offensive lineman Juice Scruggs (70) at warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

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Detroit Lions debut ‘Rivalries’ uniforms vs. Minnesota Vikings

Detroit Lions cornerback Roger McCreary (21) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

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Detroit Lions debut ‘Rivalries’ uniforms vs. Minnesota Vikings

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks to offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) at warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

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Detroit Lions debut ‘Rivalries’ uniforms vs. Minnesota Vikings

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

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Detroit Lions debut ‘Rivalries’ uniforms vs. Minnesota Vikings

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) and center Cade Mays (64) warm up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

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Detroit Lions debut ‘Rivalries’ uniforms vs. Minnesota Vikings

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) and running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) warm up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

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Detroit Lions debut ‘Rivalries’ uniforms vs. Minnesota Vikings

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tay Martin (17) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

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Detroit Lions debut ‘Rivalries’ uniforms vs. Minnesota Vikings

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) leads a group of players onto the field for warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

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Detroit Lions debut ‘Rivalries’ uniforms vs. Minnesota Vikings

Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (6) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

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Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch (32) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

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Detroit Lions debut ‘Rivalries’ uniforms vs. Minnesota Vikings

Detroit Lions center Cade Mays (64) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

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Detroit Lions debut ‘Rivalries’ uniforms vs. Minnesota Vikings

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) shakes hands with teammates at warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

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Detroit Lions debut ‘Rivalries’ uniforms vs. Minnesota Vikings

Nov 1, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) warms up before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

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Detroit Lions debut ‘Rivalries’ uniforms vs. Minnesota Vikings

Nov 1, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) warms up before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

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