DETROIT – The Detroit Lions have signed a veteran safety to their practice squad following Brian Branch’s tearing of his left Achilles tendon.
NFL Insider Ian Rapoport posted to X that the Lions have signed Damontae Kazee on Monday (Dec. 8).
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It is reported that Kazee would quickly get elevated when he’s ready.
Veteran S Damontae Kazee, most recently with the #Browns, is signing with the #Lions practice squad, per me and @MikeGarafolo.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 8, 2025
The plan is for a quick elevation when he's ready, as Detroit recently lost Brian Branch for the season with a torn Achilles. pic.twitter.com/yXZkR1SSJq
Detroit’s secondary has been decimated by injuries as safety Kerby Joseph has been dealing with a knee injury, cornerback Terrion Arnold has been placed on injured reserve, and safety Thomas Harper suffered a concussion in the Dallas Cowboys game that was played on Thursday Night Football.
As for Kazee, he is a 32-year-old who has left his mark in the NFL, leading the league in interceptions in 2018.
Kazee played in four games for the Cleveland Browns during the 2025 season before he was released.
The nine-year veteran also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Cowboys.