David Long
LB FA
Mon 10/20/25 6:48 PM

The Colts signed Long (undisclosed) to the practice squad Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Long had a tryout with the Colts in mid-September, and he will now join Indianapolis as a member of the team's practice squad. He played in 13 regular-season games between the Lions (five) and Dolphins (eight) in 2024 and logged 45 tackles (29 solo) and one fumble recovery over that span.

David Long
LB FA
Sat 9/13/25 11:55 AM

Long (undisclosed) had a tryout with the Colts on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Long was claimed off waivers by the Titans in December of 2024, but he failed a physical and wasn't added to the 53-man roster as a result. However, he appears back at full health as he seeks a new NFL job. Long has starting experience, and he played 13 games last season between the Lions and Dolphins, recording 45 tackles (29 solo).

David Long
LB FA
Thu 12/26/24 1:45 PM

Long (undisclosed) will not be joining the Titans' 53-man roster after failing his physical Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Long was waived by the Lions on Tuesday after playing five games with Detroit, finishing with seven tackles (three solo). He was claimed off waivers by the Titans on Wednesday, but he was unable to pass his physical due to an undisclosed injury and will not be on Tennessee's active roster for the final two games of the 2024 regular season. Long would have the ability to sign with a team once he is fully recovered from his injury.

David Long
LB FA
Wed 12/25/24 5:04 PM

The Titans claimed Long off waivers Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Long was waived by the Lions on Tuesday but will join his third team of the season after having spent time with the Dolphins as well. He should provide much-needed help at linebacker for the Titans who have been decimated by injuries at the position.

David Long
LB FA
Tue 12/24/24 5:31 PM

The Lions waived Long on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Long first signed with the team's active roster at the end of November but will now head to waivers. The 28-year-old will look to catch on with another team and has recorded 45 tackles (29 solo) across 13 games this season with both the Dolphins and the Lions.

David Long
LB FA
Wed 11/27/24 6:19 PM

The Lions signed Long off their practice squad Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Long was released by the Dolphins on Nov. 13 and signed with Detroit's practice squad five days later. He played 13 defensive snaps in his Lions debut last week against the Colts and now joins the active roster. Long has 76 career regular-season games of experience, including 49 starts.

David Long
LB FA
Mon 11/18/24 5:19 PM

The Lions signed Long to their practice squad Monday.
EDGE Analysis
With Alex Anzalone expected to be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks after breaking his forearm in the Lions' Week 11 win over the Jaguars, Long has been added to Detroit's practice squad. The veteran linebacker's production has slowed recently, as he posted just 38 total tackles across eight games with the Dolphins before being waived Nov. 13. However, he could help Detroit fill Anzalone's void once he becomes acquainted with the team's defensive scheme.

David Long
LB FA
Wed 11/13/24 5:35 PM

Long was waived by the Dolphins on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Long, who had 113 total tackles in 2023, has recorded just 38 stops across eight appearances this season. His production appears to be slowing down, but he could still be a sought-after name on the free-agent market for teams in need of inside linebacker depth.

David Long
LB FA
Tue 10/29/24 12:12 AM

Long recorded (six solo) in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Long finished tied for the team lead in tackles with Jordyn Brooks, producing at least eight stops for the third time this season. Through six games in 2024, the linebacker has compiled 38 total tackles (26 solo).

David Long
LB FA
Sun 10/20/24 11:45 AM

Long (knee) is good to go for Sunday's game against the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
Long drew a questionable designation following a week of limited workloads at practice. Barring any setbacks, he should take on his usual role alongside Jordyn Brooks at inside linebacker.