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Lions round out practice squad with guard Elijah Klein and wide receiver Dominic Lovett

The Detroit Lions finalized their practice squad by adding offensive guard Elijah Klein and re-signing wide receiver Dominic Lovett, who was a seventh-round pick in 2025 and appeared in 12 games last season. The moves come as the team completes its 53-man roster ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

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Lions Fill Practice Squad with Two Additions

The Detroit Lions have completed their practice squad for the upcoming season, adding offensive guard Elijah Klein and bringing back wide receiver Dominic Lovett, as reported by M Live Michigan. The team had previously announced 14 practice squad members and has now rounded out the list to the 16-player maximum, with Lovett being the most recent addition, according to Heavy.

The Lions officially set their 53-man roster by Sunday evening, trimming several players to meet the league mandate, as reported by Heavy. The practice squad moves were part of Tuesday's roster transactions, per M Live Michigan.

Klein Brings Versatility to Offensive Line

Elijah Klein joins Detroit after two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who selected him in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft. In 26 games with Tampa Bay, he made one start and played 123 snaps on special teams and 93 on offense, according to M Live Michigan. Klein has experience at left guard, right guard, and primarily center, and this preseason he also played both guard spots and right tackle. His only NFL start came in Week 3 last season against the New York Jets, where he played 72 snaps.

The Lions already have offensive line depth with tackle Larry Borom, backup center Seth McLaughlin, reserve guard Ben Bartch, and Miles Frazier, who is another versatile lineman. Guards Mason Miller and tackle Devin Cochran were also re-signed but will begin the season on the practice squad. With Klein's versatility, the team will have flexibility in how they deploy him.

Lovett Returns After Short Absence

Dominic Lovett, a seventh-round pick (244th overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Georgia, is back with the Lions after not making the initial 53-man roster or the first practice squad announced on Monday, as reported by M Live Michigan. Last season, he appeared in 12 games for Detroit, recording 22 yards on a single kick return, according to Heavy. However, his preseason performance was inconsistent. In the opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, he caught three of eight targets for 28 yards but dropped two passes. Against the Washington Commanders, he played 14 snaps and caught one of two targets for six yards without any drops. In the preseason finale against the Indianapolis Colts, he played 15 snaps, did not receive any targets, and earned a 49.6 offensive grade from Pro Football Focus, as detailed by M Live Michigan.

Prior to the Colts game, head coach Dan Campbell said he wanted to see more consistency from Lovett, a sentiment echoed in both Heavy and M Live Michigan's reports.

The Lions currently have four wide receivers on the active roster: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Issac TeSlaa, and Tay Martin, according to M Live Michigan. Lovett's addition provides depth at the position on the practice squad.

In other roster news, Greg Dortch, who was released by the Lions, soon joined the Buffalo Bills, as reported by M Live Michigan.

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Heavy.

Framing: The headline emphasizes the completion of the practice squad with the addition of a wide receiver.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:48 PM UTC

Facts Included:

The Detroit Lions have their full 53-man roster officially set.
The Lions trimmed several names from their roster to be at the mandated 53-man roster by Sunday evening.
The Lions began with 14 names for their practice squad and have rounded out the list with an additional pair of players.
The most recent addition is wide receiver Dominic Lovett.
Dominic Lovett was selected in the seventh round (244th overall pick) of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Georgia.
Last season, he appeared in 12 games for the Lions, racking up 22 yards on a single kick return.
Head coach Dan Campbell said prior to Saturday's preseason finale against the Indianapolis Colts that he wanted to see more consistency from him.

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M Live Michigan

Framing: Emphasizes the Lions filling their practice squad with a versatile lineman and bringing back a familiar wide receiver, focusing on roster moves. — Measured and informative, with a neutral reporting style.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC

Facts Included:

The Detroit Lions added offensive guard Elijah Klein and brought back wide receiver Dominic Lovett to the practice squad.
Klein was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft.
Klein started once in 26 games, playing 123 snaps on special teams and 93 on offense.
Klein has played NFL snaps at left guard, right guard, and mainly center.
Lovett was drafted in the seventh round out of Georgia.
Lovett caught three of eight targets for 28 yards but dropped two passes in the preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Lovett played 14 snaps in the game against the Washington Commanders, catching one of two targets for six yards without any drops.
Lovett played 15 snaps against the Indianapolis Colts, did not get any targets, and earned a 6 offensive grade from Pro Football Focus.
Lions coach Dan Campbell said he wanted to see more consistency from Lovett.
The Lions have only four wide receivers on the active roster: Amon Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Issac TeSlaa, and Tay Martin.
Greg Dortch was released by the Lions and soon joined the Buffalo Bills.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe Detroit Lions added offensive guard Elijah Klein and brought back wide receiver Dominic Lovett to the practice squad.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via M Live Michigan as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimElijah Klein was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via M Live Michigan as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimElijah Klein started once in 26 games, playing 123 snaps on special teams and 93 on offense.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via M Live Michigan as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimElijah Klein has played NFL snaps at left guard, right guard, and mainly center.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via M Live Michigan as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimDominic Lovett was drafted in the seventh round out of Georgia.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via M Live Michigan as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC, Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:48 PM UTC
ClaimDominic Lovett was selected in the seventh round (244th overall pick) of the 2025 NFL Draft.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:48 PM UTC, M Live Michigan as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimIn the preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, Dominic Lovett caught three of eight targets for 28 yards but dropped two passes.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via M Live Michigan as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimIn the game against the Washington Commanders, Dominic Lovett played 14 snaps, catching one of two targets for six yards without any drops.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via M Live Michigan as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimIn the preseason finale against the Indianapolis Colts, Dominic Lovett played 15 snaps, did not get any targets, and earned a 49.6 offensive grade from Pro Football Focus.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via M Live Michigan as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimDetroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he wanted to see more consistency from Dominic Lovett.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via M Live Michigan as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC, Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:48 PM UTC
ClaimThe Detroit Lions have only four wide receivers on the active roster: Amon Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Issac TeSlaa, and Tay Martin.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via M Live Michigan as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimGreg Dortch was released by the Lions and soon joined the Buffalo Bills.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via M Live Michigan as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe Detroit Lions have their full 53-man roster officially set.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:48 PM UTC
ClaimThe Lions trimmed several names from their roster to be at the mandated 53-man roster by Sunday evening.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:48 PM UTC
ClaimThe Lions began with 14 names for their practice squad and have rounded out the list with an additional pair of players.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:48 PM UTC
ClaimThe most recent addition to the Lions' practice squad is wide receiver Dominic Lovett.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:48 PM UTC
ClaimLast season, Dominic Lovett appeared in 12 games for the Lions, racking up 22 yards on a single kick return.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:48 PM UTC

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