The Detroit Lions announced on Monday afternoon that they have made 12 roster transactions, signing 11 players to futures contracts as well as defensive back Morice Norris to the active roster.
Norris, an undrafted free agent out of Fresno State in 2024, was released from the Lions roster during training camp after a hamstring injury cut his pre-season short. He was given an injury settlement, rehabilitated in the Detroit area, and rejoined the Lions’ practice squad when he became eligible.
As the Lions roster continued to deplete due to injury, Norris was eventually signed to the active roster late in the season, seeing game action in Weeks 17, 18, and in the Divisional round of the playoffs—where he filled in for Ifeatu Melifonwu, who left the game early due to injury.