DET Bishop Fitzgerald
NFL player. Position: Safety. Team: DET.
Quick Facts
- Position: S (Safety)
- Team: DET (Detroit Lions)
- Experience: Undrafted, 2026 free agent
- College: NC State and USC
2026 Outlook
Undrafted rookie safety signed to Lions active roster from Steelers practice squad ahead of Week 3 against New York Jets. Fitzgerald was originally signed by Tennessee in the offseason but waived during final cuts before landing with Pittsburgh. His 2025 season with Steelers earned a 90.3 overall PFF grade (7th among 910 safeties), with elite coverage metrics: 90.4 PFF coverage grade (8th among safeties), 3 pass breakups, and 5 interceptions on 17 receptions allowed with an 84.9 passer rating. Also recorded 49 solo tackles in run support. At 5'11", he played 26 games over two NC State seasons with 97 tackles and 5 interceptions (per Detroit Lions Ink Safety Off Steelers Practice Squad, Cut Linebacker).
Role / Depth Chart
Signed to active roster as depth safety. Expected to compete for roster spot and playing time in secondary rotation.
Injury Status
None reported.
Recent News
- 2026-09-22 — Detroit Lions sign safety from Steelers practice squad, place Avonte Maddox on IR (Detroit Lions Ink Safety Off Steelers Practice Squad, Cut Linebacker)