Detroit fans hoping for a familiar face to return to the backfield will have to look elsewhere. A former Lions running back, who many believed could be an ideal depth addition, has officially signed with an AFC team—passing up the chance to reunite with Detroit.
The move comes at a time when the Lions are battling injuries and searching for consistency in the run game behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. Because of that, rumors naturally pointed toward a reunion with players who already know the system, the locker room, and the expectations under Dan Campbell.
But instead, the veteran opted for a new opportunity in the AFC—one that reportedly offered a clearer role, immediate snaps, and a fresh start. While Detroit has seen plenty of familiar faces return over the past two seasons, this one wasn’t meant to be.
For the Lions, the focus now shifts to maximizing the talent already in the building and finding the next-man-up solution as the playoff push intensifies. For the running back, it’s a new chapter… just not in Honolulu Blue.
If Detroit needs reinforcements later, the search will continue—but this door has officially closed.
Detroit Left Waiting as Former RB Takes Opportunity With AFC Squad
