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Detroit Lions add 2 more defensive players, including former MSU captain
TL;DR
The Detroit Lions signed linebacker Joe Bachie and interior tackle Jay Tufele to bolster their defense. Bachie, a former Michigan State captain, has six years of NFL experience.
Key points
- Detroit Lions signed two defensive players
- Joe Bachie is a former Michigan State team captain
- Bachie has six years of NFL experience
- Jay Tufele is the second player added
- Bachie has played for four different NFL teams
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The Detroit Lions added two more defensive players to their roster.
Linebacker Joe Bachie and interior tackle Jay Tufele were signed Wednesday, the organization announced.
Bachie, a former Michigan State team captain, has spent six years in the NFL since entering the league as an undrafted free agent. During that period, he appeared in 66 games, made seven starts and produced 77 tackles while playing for four different teams â Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Tennessee.
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Joe Bachie jogs up the field Aug. 3, 2025, training camp at Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana.
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The 6-foot-2, 235-pound Bachie, who played for the Spartans in 2016-19, will join the pool of reserve players at a position the Lions have gradually restocked since signed a two-year deal with Tampa Bay in March. In the aftermath of Anzaloneâs departure, the Lions re-signed and , acquired free agent and drafted former in the fourth round last week.
Q&A
Who are the new defensive players signed by the Detroit Lions?
The Detroit Lions signed linebacker Joe Bachie and interior tackle Jay Tufele.
What is Joe Bachie's NFL experience and background?
Joe Bachie is a former Michigan State team captain with six years in the NFL, having played 66 games and made seven starts.
Which teams has Joe Bachie played for in the NFL?
Joe Bachie has played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts, and Tennessee Titans.
