O'Connor signed a contract with the Lions on Thursday.
O'Connor's addition to Detroit's defensive line comes after John Cominsky suffered an MCL tear during Tuesday's practice. The former spent the last six seasons in Tampa Bay, and although he played in 11 games with the Buccaneers in 2023, he logged only 41 snaps from scrimmage.
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Patrick O'Connor: Let go by Tampa Bay
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The Buccaneers released O'Connor on Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
The move corresponds with the Bucs signing quarterback John Wolford off their practice squad to their active roster. O'Connor played 14 snaps across three games this season without accruing a stat.
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Patrick O'Connor: Re-signed to practice squad
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O'Connor was re-signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad Tuesday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
O'Connor made a quick return to the team facility, as he was just waived from the active roster Monday when the team needed a roster spot for running back T.J. Logan. The 2017 seventh-round pick hasn't seen regular-action since his rookie campaign, when he suited up for three games.
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Pat O'Connor: Inked to Lions' practice squad
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O'Connor has been signed to the Lions' practice squad, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.
O'Connor could be called up this season if the team experiences injury woes at defensive end.
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Pat O'Connor: Waived by Lions
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O'Connor was waived by the Lions on Saturday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
O'Connor, a seventh-round pick in this year's draft, was outplayed by undrafted rookies Alex Barrett and Jeremiah Valoaga in training camp. The Lions likely intend to stash him on their practice squad, assuming he clears waivers.
