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Signs with Detroit The Lions signed Horton on Tuesday.

Impact The 23-year-old tight end takes the roster spot of Anthony Firkser, who was placed on injured reserve with a leg injury. Horton appeared in two regular-season games with Detroit last season, logging 11 offensive snaps. He should be considered a long shot to make the 53-man roster.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Gets waived Detroit waived Horton on Friday.

Impact Horton was elevated from the Lions practice squad to suit up for two games in 2025, but he may now have to look for his next opportunity with a different club. In a corresponding transaction, the Lions signed veteran tight end Anthony Firkser.

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FEBRUARY 16 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Secures new deal with Detroit The Lions signed Horton to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact Horton reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday after playing three snaps on offense and three snaps with the special-teams unit in Sunday's 19-16 win over the Bears. The tight end appeared in two games this season with Detroit, failing to log any stats in either contest. Horton will now be given a chance to prove himself with the team during their offseason training activities ahead of the 2026 campaign.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Earns second elevation The Lions elevated Horton from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Horton has spent his entire season on the Lions' practice squad, and Saturday's elevation is his second of the season. He played 14 total snaps in Week 13 -- eight of which came on offense -- but he wasn't targeted.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Horton reverted to the Lions' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Horton made his regular-season NFL debut Thursday against the Packers and played eight offensive snaps and another six on special teams. He didn't log any statistics in the box score.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated as depth option Horton was elevated from Detroit's practice squad to the active roster Wednesday.

Impact Horton has been on the Lions' practice squad all season, but he'll get his first chance to be active in Week 13. Both Sam LaPorta (back) and Brock Wright (neck) will be sidelined Thursday against the Packers, so Horton provides needed depth to the position group.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on practice squad Horton signed with the Lions' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Horton operated at tight end and at full back in college, and he finished his senior season with just 21 catches for 189 yards and four touchdowns. If he ends up getting a chance in the NFL, it will likely be due to his blocking abilities.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't make 53-man roster The Lions waived Horton on Tuesday.

Impact Horton saw work both as a tight end and as a fullback through 13 games during his senior year at Indiana, snaring 21 passes for 189 yards and four touchdowns. The Lions will enter the 2025 season with Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright and Shane Zylstra at tight end.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes deal with Detroit The Lions signed Horton as an undrafted free agent Friday, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.

Impact Horton played his first two college seasons at James Madison before transferring to Indiana for his senior year. In 13 games with the Hoosiers, he reeled in 21 passes for 189 yards and four touchdowns. He also saw work as a fullback in 2024, something he might have to hang his hat on to have a chance at making Detroit's final roster in 2025.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE