Lions bring back OT Darrin Paulo, waive LB Natrez Patrick

The Detroit Lions bring back OT Darrin Paulo and waive LB Natrez Patrick with injury designation

We have a roster move after two days of Lions training camp. Detroit has signed free agent OT Darrin Paulo.

His name should sound familiar. Paulo, 25, was on the Lions practice squad for most of the 2021 season after spending last summer in Lions camp. He also had a stint with the Denver Broncos.

Paulo replaced LB Natrez Patrick on Detroit’s roster. The Lions waived Patrick with an injury designation. With reserve OT Dan Skipper on the non-football illness list, the team needed the depth boost at OT more than an extra LB who wasn’t going to make the final 53-man roster.