Lions sign veteran LB off Patriots’ practice squad

Coach Dan Campbell’s Detroit Lions are 5-2 on the season and nipping at the heels of the Minnesota Vikings for first place in the NFC North amid a rash of injuries, including to a key offensive lineman, Cade Mays . Detroit got a positive Jack Campbell update after the star linebacker suffered a scary injury against Minnesota, but depth remained a concern with a November 8 tilt against the Dolphins up next. Detroit added a former Patriots practice squad player according to ESPN reporter Adam Schefter.