A take from The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 17, 2026
- The Lions add a veteran running back by Monday's practice.
Gibbs had 56 touches in five days and the Lions' RB2 has three carries.
“by the time the Lions are back on the practice field Monday, they'll have another veteran back on the roster”
100%Graded as: Lions sign or trade for a RB with 1+ prior NFL regular-season game between Sept 17 and Sept 21, 2026.
How it’s graded: Lions sign or trade for a RB with 1+ prior NFL regular-season game (53-man or practice squad) between Sept 17 and Sept 21, 2026. Source: Lions official transactions and NFL transaction wire. Settles: End of day Monday, Sept 21, 2026.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Tom Pelissero)
Result: The Lions' transaction log shows only a DB (Jalen Mills) signed to the practice squad on 9/21 and no RB signing in the window. The Roydell Williams signing was Aug 24, and he is a rookie with no NFL games. Hunt was not signed.
- Graded by: Detroit Lions (official) ↗ Detroit Lions Transactions | Detroit Lions - DetroitLions.com
