The Detroit Lions have added running back Jabari Small and two cornerbacks to their roster before the start of their 2025 NFL training camp.

Small effectively replaces Anthony Tyus on the Lions roster. The Lions waived Tyus, an undrafted rookie from Ohio, with a non-football illness designation on Thursday. The newcomer will compete with Tye Bobichaux for reps behind the Lions' established backfield foursome of Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Craig Reynolds and Sione Vaki.

Small joins a crowded backfield in Detroit, where he will likely compete for another practice squad opportunity. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery lead the Lions' elite one-two punch, with Sione Vaki and Craig Reynolds serving as their primary backups. Kyle Robichaux joins Small as the two depth pieces at the bottom of the backfield totem pole.

The Detroit Lions signed second-year running back Jabari Small as depth and insurance behind David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs.

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.