The Lions signed Long to their practice squad Monday. With Alex Anzalone expected to be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks after breaking his forearm in the Lions' Week 11 win over the Jaguars, Long has been added to Detroit's practice squad. The veteran linebacker's production has slowed recently, as he posted just 38 total tackles across eight games with the Dolphins before being waived Nov. 13. However, he could help Detroit fill Anzalone's void once he becomes acquainted with the team's defensive scheme.
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Team
Detroit Lions
Birthdate
10/12/1996 (28)
Status
Practice Squad
HT/WT
5'11", 227 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 6; Pk (TEN)
Birthplace
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Position
LB
College
West Virginia
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Miami Dolphins
2023-2025
(2 seasons)
Tennessee Titans
2019-2023
(4 seasons)
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The Lions signed Long to their practice squad Monday. With Alex Anzalone expected to be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks after breaking his forearm in the Lions' Week 11 win over the Jaguars, Long has been added to Detroit's practice squad. The veteran linebacker's production has slowed recently, as he posted just 38 total tackles across eight games with the Dolphins before being waived Nov. 13. However, he could help Detroit fill Anzalone's void once he becomes acquainted with the team's defensive scheme.
Long was waived by the Dolphins on Wednesday. Long, who had 113 total tackles in 2023, has recorded just 38 stops across eight appearances this season. His production appears to be slowing down, but he could still be a sought-after name on the free-agent market for teams in need of inside linebacker depth.
Long recorded (six solo) in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Cardinals. Long finished tied for the team lead in tackles with Jordyn Brooks, producing at least eight stops for the third time this season. Through six games in 2024, the linebacker has compiled 38 total tackles (26 solo).
Long (knee) is good to go for Sunday's game against the Colts. Long drew a questionable designation following a week of limited workloads at practice. Barring any setbacks, he should take on his usual role alongside Jordyn Brooks at inside linebacker.
Long (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts. Long appears to be dealing with a knee injury following the Dolphins' bye week, but he still practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week and has a chance to suit up Sunday. If the 28-year-old is unable to play through injury in Week 7, expect Anthony Walker to start alongside Jordyn Brooks in Miami's inside-linebacker corps.
Long (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Patriots and is expected to play, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports. After missing last Monday night's game against Tennessee, Long was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday before logging a full session Friday. Anthony Walker will likely head back to the bench on defense with Long back in the lineup. Through three games, Long has 21 tackles (18 solo), including two TFLs.
Long (hamstring) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Titans. Long, who had been listed as doubtful, was unable to practice leading up to the contest and will now target a possible return Oct. 6 against the Patriots. In his absence, Anthony Walker is a candidate to see added snaps versus Tennessee.
Long (hamstring) did not participate in practice Saturday and is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Titans, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports. Long was unable to practice all week due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 3 against the Seahawks. He's unlikely to suit up Monday against the Titans -- the team that selected him in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft -- and his next chance at playing will be Week 5 against the Patriots on Oct. 6. In Long's predicted absence, Anthony Walker would be the next man up at inside linebacker alongside starter Jordyn Brooks.
Long (hamstring) remained sidelined for Friday's practice, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports. Long was injured in last Sunday's loss to the Seahawks. Anthony Walker would likely make the start next to Jordyn Brooks on Monday night if Long is unable to play versus Tennessee.