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Back with practice squad Small signed to the Lions' practice squad Monday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact The running back ended the 2025 campaign on Detroit's practice squad, signed a reserve/future contract with the team in January, made the initial 53-man roster out of training camp this year and then got waived Sept. 2. Small did suffer a concussion during the Lions' final preseason, but he was let go without an injury designation or settlement, freeing him up to sign back to Detroit once he cleared waivers. The former Tennessee Volunteer has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game since coming out of college in 2024.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
LIONS DAILY: Detroit opens two roster spots, waiving Jabari Small and Seth McLaughlin Why Brad Holmes is still 'excited' about Lions' new-look offensive line
SEPTEMBER 3 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Let go by Detroit The Lions waived Small on Wednesday.
Impact Small suffered a concussion during the Lions' preseason loss to the Commanders on Aug. 22. The running back was waived without an injury designation or settlement, meaning he has fully recovered from the injury. If Small clears waivers, he will become a free agent able to sign with any organization.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Enters concussion protocol Williams suffered a concussion during Detroit's preseason loss to the Commanders on Saturday, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
Impact Williams will now need to clear the league's concussion protocol before's he's eligible to return to the field. The 24-year-old rushed for 16 yards on three carries before exiting the game.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dobbs overcomes two turnovers with long TD run as Lions beat Commanders, 17-13

Joshua Dobbs ran for a 50-yard touchdown and the Detroit Lions held on for a 17-13 preseason win against the Washington Commanders
AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Pacheco provides 'Pop' in the Lions' backfield while awaiting Gibbs' return

Knuckles has punched his ticket out of town
JULY 31 • Associated Press
Inks deal with Detroit The Lions signed Small to a reserve/future contract Monday.
Impact Small was cut by the Lions in early August after reaching an injury settlement with the team, but he returned to Detroit's practice squad in late November. The running back did not appear in a contest during the season, but he'll now have the chance to continue training with the Lions during the offseason.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Resigns with Detroit The Lions signed Small to the practice squad Sunday.
Impact Small was waived by the Lions in early August with an undisclosed injury, but now finds his way back to the team after a three-month absence. If the running back is healthy, he could provide a strong depth presence for the Lions' offense.
NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Cut with injury settlement The Lions waived Small (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Sunday.
Impact Small will be eligible to sign elsewhere in the league once healthy, whereas if he hadn't reached an injury settlement he'd likely have spent the entire season on IR with Detroit. He spent last year on Tennessee's practice squad.
AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Lions Small signed with the Lions on Friday.
Impact Small spent the 2024 season with the Titans' practice squad after joining the team as an undrafted free agent. He'll battle for a roster spot during training camp but will likely face a tough path with the likes of Craig Reynolds and Sione Vaki already serving as depth for Detroit at running back.
JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Let go by Titans The Titans waived Small on Wednesday, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
Impact Small first joined the team as an undrafted free agent ahead of the 2024 campaign and spent the majority of last season on Tennessee's practice squad. He has yet to appear in an NFL game and will now look to catch on with another team.
MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Inks deal with Tennessee The Titans signed Small to a reserve/future contract Monday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Impact Small spent most of his rookie campaign on the Titans' practice squad, and he'll remain in Tennessee after inking a new deal Monday. The 22-year-old has yet to appear in an NFL game, though he was elevated to the active roster ahead of Tennessee's Week 3 loss to the Packers. Small will likely compete for a depth role in the Titans' backfield as the team heads into the offseason.
JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to Titans' practice squad Small reverted to Tennessee's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Impact Small was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's 30-14 loss versus the Packers, but he was ultimately a healthy scratch and didn't see the field in Week 3. There's no obvious reason for him to be elevated again in Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to Titans' practice squad Small reverted to Tennessee's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Impact Small was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's 30-14 loss versus the Packers, but he was ultimately a healthy scratch and didn't see the field in Week 3. There's no obvious reason for him to be elevated again in Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Sunday Small (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Small was elevated from the practice squad Saturday to provide backfield insurance for the Titans in case Tyjae Spears (ankle) was unable to play. With Spears active for Sunday's game, Small will remain on the sidelines. Small can be elevated from the Titans' practice squad two more times this season.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated from practice squad The Titans elevated Small from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Small signed with the Titans' practice squad in late August after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. Small's elevation provides insurance for Tennessee in case Tyjae Spears (ankle) is unable to play against Green Bay on Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on Tennessee's practice squad The Titans signed Small to the practice squad Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Impact Small signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft. He worked behind Jaylen Wright at the University of Tennessee in his final season but still managed 475 yards on the ground while scoring two touchdowns. The Titans have only three backs on their roster, meaning Small could find his way to active status at some point this season.
AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Waived by Tennessee The Titans waived Small on Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Impact Small sustained a concussion against the Seahawks on Aug. 17, but he was able to suit up for Sunday's preseason finale against the Saints. Small finished the preseason strong with 64 rushing yards on 10 carries while adding a 12-yard catch, but it wasn't enough to crack the Titans' 53-man roster. He could be invited back to Tennessee to join the practice squad.
AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Waived by Tennessee The Titans waived Small on Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Impact Small sustained a concussion against the Seahawks on Aug. 17, but he was able to suit up for Sunday's preseason finale against the Saints. Small finished the preseason strong with 64 rushing yards on 10 carries while adding a 12-yard catch, but it wasn't enough to crack the Titans' 53-man roster. He could be invited back to Tennessee to join the practice squad.
AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Monty Rice forces the Jabari Small fumble | Saints-Titans Highlights | 2024 NFL Preseason Week 3 New Orleans Saints linebacker Monty Rice forces the fumble on Jabari Small and Saints safety Millard Bradford gets the fumble recovery again...
AUGUST 25, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Now in concussion protocol Small entered league concussion protocol Sunday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Small took a blow to the head during Saturday's preseason game versus the Seahawks, and it turns out he did sustain a concussion as a result. The update makes it unlikely that he'll appear in the Titans' preseason finale at New Orleans.
AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Now in concussion protocol Small entered league concussion protocol Sunday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Small took a blow to the head during Saturday's preseason game versus the Seahawks, and it turns out he did sustain a concussion as a result. The update makes it unlikely that he'll appear in the Titans' preseason finale at New Orleans.
AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoing concussion check Small is being evaluated for a concussion during Saturday's preseason matchup against the Seahawks, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
Impact Small headed to the locker room in the second half of the exhibition game and is being looked at by doctors. Prior to his departure, he rushed seven times for 13 yards and caught four of four targets for 24 yards. Small is considered a long shot make the Titans' 53-man roster.
AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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