Small reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Small logged two offensive snaps and six on special teams in Sunday's win over Miami, returning a pair of kicks for 52 yards. It was the third-year undrafted free agent's regular-season NFL debut.
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Lions' Jabari Small: Elevated from practice squad
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The Lions elevated Small from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus the Dolphins.
Small signed with the team's practice squad in September and is now set to be elevated for the first time this season. With Sione Vaki (ankle) and Jacob Saylors (neck) both dealing with injuries, Small could be in line to serve as Detroit's No. 2 running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs against Miami.
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Jabari Small: Back with practice squad
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Small signed with the Lions' practice squad Monday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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 game, but he was let go without an injury designation or settlement, freeing him up to sign with 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.
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Lions' Jabari Small: Enters concussion protocol
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Williams suffered a concussion during Detroit's preseason loss to the Commanders on Saturday, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
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.
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Jabari Small: Cut with injury settlement
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The Lions waived Small (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Sunday.
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.
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Lions' Jabari Small: Joins Lions
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Small signed with the Lions on Friday.
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.
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Titans' Jabari Small: Not playing Sunday
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Small (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
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.
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Jabari Small: Lands on Tennessee's practice squad
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The Titans signed Small to the practice squad Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
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.
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Titans' Jabari Small: Undergoing concussion check
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Small is being evaluated for a concussion during Saturday's preseason matchup against the Seahawks, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
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.
