The New England Patriots have lost a member of their practice squad to the Detroit Lions.
Linebacker K.J. Britt, who has seen action in one game so far this season, has been signed to Detroit’s active roster. The transaction comes in the aftermath of the Lions losing starting linebacker Jack Campbell to a neck injury on Sunday.
Adam Schefter of ESPN was first to report the news, which were also shared in the Pats Pulpit Feed by community member Matt Monitto.
Britt, 27, originally joined the Patriots
on a one-year free agency deal in March. He did appear in all three preseason games on defense and special but ultimately was released ahead of late August’s roster cutdown deadline. He was brought back via New England’s practice squad the next day, and spent the entire season so far there. He played 14 kicking game snaps and registered one tackle is his lone regular season appearance.
Britt was one of six linebackers on New England’s pay roll entering this week, and the only one on the practice squad. The active roster features starters Robert Spillane and Christian Elliss as well as backups and special teamers Darius Muasau, Namdi Obiazor and Erick Hunter.
With Britt now off to Detroit, New England will have an open spot on its practice squad. Recently-released safety Elliott Davison appears to be a realistic candidate to fill it.
The Patriots will host the Green Bay Packers at Gillette Stadium this coming Sunday. They will play the Lions the following week in Munich, Germany.
