On Sunday, Lions head coach Dan Campbell discussed the heated NFC North race ahead of this week’s game against the Packers.

All NFL teams carry a 53-man active roster. Teams also get a 16-person practice squad, which can serve in a variety of capacities depending on the team. For Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions, that practice squad is effectively an extension of the 53-man roster.

The practice squad is a big deal for the Detroit Lions. This is the one practice squad that you want to be on if you're veteran player or a second or third year guy looking to show what you have. The big reason is because you're going to get a chance to play here.

The road back to relevancy for former Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams has led him to the Motor City. On Sunday it was announced Adams was signing with the Detroit Lions practice squad, with the expectation of being elevated to the Lions’ active 53-man roster.

Three-time Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams signed with the Detroit Lions on their practice squad, the team announced Sunday. Adams is expected to eventually be elevated to the Lions' 53-man roster, his agent,

The Detroit Lions continue to make roster moves in an effort to help an injury-riddled defense. On Sunday, the team announced the practice squad signing of three-time pro bowl safety Jamal Adams. Jamal Adams was drafted sixth overall by the New York Jets in the 2017 draft.