The Detroit Lions are moving on from undrafted rookie defensive back Bishop Fitzgerald without the 23-year-old playing a snap.

The Lions announced Tuesday they released Fitzgerald from the active roster.

Detroit added Fitzgerald as a practice squad poach from the Pittsburgh Steelers in September. The Lions made the addition after struggling in the first two weeks of the season in pass defense.

Fitzgerald spent the past six weeks on the team’s active roster, but he didn’t appear in a game. Fitzgerald was a healthy scratch every contest from Weeks 3-8.

Although he went unselected, the safety received praise for his versatility during the draft process this past spring.

“Compact, ballhawking safety prospect with alignment versatility,” NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein wrote to summarize Fitzgerald.

With the defensive back now off the roster, the Lions have cleared a spot on their active roster. They also opened space by placing linebacker Jimmy Rolder on injured reserve.

The Lions announced both moves on their official X account Tuesday afternoon.

Lions announce roster moves: Waived DB Bishop Fitzgerald. Placed LB Jimmy Rolder on Reserve/Injured.

Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Monday that Rolder will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Rolder suffered a hamstring injury Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.