Overview
- ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported that the Detroit Lions signed tight end Nick Muse and released wide receiver Tarik Black, a transaction first picked up in short-form reports on August 3, 2026.
- Muse is a journeyman who entered the NFL in 2022, has been on five teams' rosters or practice squads, and has one regular-season catch for 22 yards.
- Detroit's tight-end room has suffered injuries to key players and limited options behind the starters, which the coverage cites as the main reason the Lions added Muse for immediate depth.
- Nick Muse spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025 including training camp and preseason work but did not make the 53-man roster and is no longer with the team as Eagles coaches continue to sort their tight-end pecking order.
- The signing illustrates common preseason roster churn where teams add low-cost, experienced players for short-term coverage and practice reps; monitor Detroit's Sam LaPorta and Tyler Conklin recovery timelines to see if Muse remains on the roster.