Lions Making Three Moves Including Activating DT Brodric Martin

The Detroit Lions announced they have activated DT Brodric Martin from injured reserve. 

#Lions announce roster moves:

Activated DL Brodric Martin from Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return

Signed S Kaevon Merriweather to the Practice Squad

Released S Erick Hallett from the Practice Squad

— Detroit Lions (@Lions) November 20, 2024

Detroit also signed S Kaevon Merriweather to the practice squad and released S Erick Hallett in a corresponding move. 

Martin, 25, transferred to Western Kentucky from North Alabama after the 2020 season. He earned honorable mention as an All-CUSA selection as a senior. 

The Lions traded up to draft Martin in the third round with the No. 96 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. He’s in the second year of a four-year, $5,304,082 rookie contract that included an $857,514 signing bonus.

In 2024, Martin has appeared in three games for the Lions and recorded three total tackles.