The Detroit Lions are going to have to find themselves a new backup kicker. According to NFL agent Brett Tessler, Lions practice squad kicker Greg Joseph is getting poached by the New York Giants and signing to their 53-man squad.
Last week, the Lions signed Joseph to their practice squad to help back up starter Jake Bates. There was no indication Bates’ job was in danger—he’s made all of eight of his kicks through two weeks—but general manager Brad Holmes had expressed his interest in adding a veteran kicker since the end of training camp.