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The Detroit Lions are officially on the hunt — and this time, they’ve got their man.
After keeping tabs on defensive back Jammie Robinson since the 2023 NFL Draft, Detroit finally brought him in, snatching him right off the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice squad.
It’s a move that’s been brewing for a while, and if head coach Dan Campbell’s tone is anything to go by, the Lions couldn’t be more excited to see what this kid brings.
“We Liked Him Coming Out”
Campbell didn’t mince words when explaining the signing.
“We liked him coming out, and Brad’s kept an eye on him for a while,”
Campbell said, referring to GM Brad Holmes.
“He’s aggressive, pretty tough kid, can play special teams. We think there’s nickel, safety flex — probably starting with safety. But we like him, yeah. We’ll get a peek at him.”
Translation: the Lions didn’t just stumble into this one — Robinson has been on their radar since day one.
A Familiar Fit in Detroit’s Defense
Robinson isn’t your average pickup. Coming out of Florida State, he was known as a hybrid nickel/safety — the same kind of versatile, scrappy player Detroit already loves in Brian Branch.
The Lions even met with Robinson at the NFL Combine and worked with him at the Senior Bowl, where linebackers coach Shaun Dion Hamilton got an up-close look at his game.
Now, with Branch out due to suspension and the secondary facing depth issues, Robinson’s arrival could be just what Detroit needs to patch things up heading into Monday’s matchup.
Roster Moves Round-Up
Alongside Robinson’s signing, the Lions also re-signed safety Loren Strickland to the practice squad and released defensive lineman Keith Cooper in a corresponding move.
Strickland has been bouncing between the practice squad and the active roster all season — and with the defensive backfield in flux, he could easily get another elevation soon.
As for Cooper, his release comes as the defensive line gets healthier, with Alim McNeill expected back from the PUP list.
What This Means Going Forward
Because Robinson was signed off the Chiefs’ practice squad, the Lions are committed to him for at least three weeks’ salary, giving him time to show what he’s got.
That window will be crucial — both for Robinson to prove himself and for the Lions’ staff to see whether he can become a long-term piece in their defensive puzzle.
Aggressive? Check. Tough? Check. Hungry? Absolutely.
If Campbell’s gut is right, this might be one of those under-the-radar signings that fans look back on as a quiet turning point in the season.