Breaking down the Detroit Lions’ 2023 initial practice squad

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesThe Detroit Lions 2023 roster is deeper than any time in recent memory. After the arduous task of establishing their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday, the Lions spent Wednesday building the initial framework of their practice squad.

Each NFL team is allowed to maintain a 16-player practice squad, made up of both veterans and players within the waiver system. This season, the Lions are participants in the NFL’s International Player Pathway program, and because of that, Max Pircher does not count against the limit. Therefore, the Lions will eventually end up with 17 players in total.

So far, the Lions announced 10 players—including Pircher—have been…