The Lions are signing veteran safety Damontae Kazee to their practice squad, per a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.Veteran S Damontae Kazee, most recently with the #Browns, is signing with the #Lions practice squad, per me and @MikeGarafolo.The plan is for a quick elevation when he’s ready, as Detroit recently lost Brian Branch for the season with a torn Achilles. pic.twitter.com/yXZkR1SSJq— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 8, 2025Kazee helps fill the void, at least somewhat, left behind following the Achilles injury for safety Brian Branch. According to Rapoport, the Lions are hoping to make Kazee a quick elevation from the practice squad once he is ready.Kazee came into the league in 2017 as a 5th-round pick of the Atlanta Falcons and played four seasons there. He has also spent time with the Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns.Kazee has 17 interceptions and 24 pass breakups during his career.This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Lions signing safety Damontae Kazee to practice squad