Detroit Lions release Jay Tufele

Jul 28, 2026

Released

Official

What changed

Detroit Lions defensive tackles, this season vs last season — the room this transaction changed.

NEW arrived this offseasonRE-UP re-signedLEFT left after last season- returning players are unmarked

This season · 2026Coach TBD

#54Alim McNeill869213/178399759667$29M26.46'2"315

#91Tyleik Williams767817/1744551008680$3.7M23.66'3"328

#90Chris SmithFree agent36455/170050960$1.1M26.86'1"316

Ben StillePractice squad34306/1738—35960—28.96'4"293

#94Mekhi Wingo36255/173378328520$1.1M23.46'0"288

#50Skyler Gill-HowardDrafted, unsigned22252/1700508715—23.96'0"280

Last season · 2025Coach TBD

Alim McNeill869213/178399759667$29M26.46'2"315

Tyleik Williams767817/1744551008680$3.7M23.66'3"328

Chris SmithPractice squad36455/170050960$1.1M26.86'1"316

Mekhi Wingo36255/173378328520$1.1M23.46'0"288

DJ Reader——11/17——————32.26'3"330

Roy LopezUnknown——16/17——————29.16'2"312

NFL.com official transaction recordOfficial confirmation
Contract terminated vested veteran
Jul 14, 2026