Last week, the Detroit Lions made a curious roster move. After cutting Devine Ozigbo—a clear sign running back David Montgomery was near ready to return—the Lions filled the roster spot with linebacker Trevor Nowaske, an undrafted rookie who has spent the first two months of the season on the practice squad.
Nowaske made a strong impression on special teams during the preseason, but with the Lions already having six linebackers on the 53-man roster—and four of them regular contributors on special teams—the move seemed a bit curious.
On Monday, coach Dan Campbell explained why the team made the move.