Detroit Lions new LB Jamal Adams is active against the Green Bay Packers

The Detroit Lions will have their newest defensive player available for Thursday night’s divisional showdown against the Green Bay Packers.

Former All-Pro safety and linebacker Jamal Adams, who signed with Detroit over the weekend, was called up from the practice squad for the Packers’ showdown. Adams, an eight-year veteran who has played for the New York Jets, Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans, was signed to Detroit’s practice squad as a free agent as an additional option for a depleted Lions front seven. He and linebacker Kwon Alexander, who were signed to the active roster from the Broncos’ practice squad, are expected to make their Lions debuts Thursday.

Adams was a three-time All-Pro safety for the Jets from 2018 to 2020 before being traded to Seattle. He was unable to maintain his place as one of the top safeties in football and struggled with a number of injuries. Alexander is a 10-year veteran off-ball linebacker and former Pro Bowler in 2017.

The Lions already ruled out left tackle Taylor Decker and defensive linemen DJ Reader, Josh Paschal and Levi Onwuzurike on Wednesday. Cornerback Emmanuel Moseley was added to the pregame inactive list along with offensive linemen Kayode Awosika and Giovanni Manu. Decker missed the second straight game with a knee injury and the three defensive linemen join the ever-growing list of injured defenders on the Lions’ defense.

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