Anthony Pittman
LB FA
Tue 12/17/24 10:20 AM

Detroit signed Pittman off of the Jaguars' practice squad Tuesday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
With the Lions dealing with a mountain of injuries to their defense, they saw fit to bring Pittman aboard to provide depth at linebacker. His fastest path to playing time may be on special teams, where he's already spent the majority of his NFL career.

Anthony Pittman
LB FA
Thu 3/14/24 1:33 PM

Pittman is signing with the Commanders on Thursday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pittman spent the previous four seasons with the Lions, seeing the vast majority of his snaps on special teams. The Wayne State product will likely be working to earn a similar role with his new team.

Anthony Pittman
LB FA
Wed 6/22/22 1:51 PM

Pittman mostly played at weak-side linebacker throughout the offseason, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pittman provides plenty of real-life value on special teams after leading the Lions in snaps there in 2021, but he is a total afterthought in IDP circles if he isn't being prepared to possibly fill in at middle linebacker.

Anthony Pittman
LB FA
Tue 1/5/21 9:44 PM

Pittman signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Pittman spent the year on the Lions' practice squad but wasn't elevated for a game. He likely face a similar fate in 2021.

Anthony Pittman
LB FA
Sat 1/2/21 7:18 PM

Pittman was activated from the practice squad/COVID-19 list Saturday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pittman was placed on the COVID-19 list Dec. 22 and is now eligible to return to team activities. The 24-year-old has yet to see NFL action this season.

Anthony Pittman
LB FA
Tue 12/22/20 11:01 PM

Pittman was placed on the Lions' practice squad reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pittman will now have to pass league protocols before he can return to the practice squad.

Anthony Pittman
LB FA
Sat 12/28/19 1:25 PM

Pittman was signed to the Lions' 53-man roster Friday, Lindsay Miller of the team's official website reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pittman was on the team's practice squad prior to joining the active roster. The undrafted rookie will likely be making his NFL debut Week 17 and providing depth at outside linebacker.