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Discussion: Who will fill Isaiah Buggs’ role against the Chiefs?

The Detroit Lions coaching staff informed defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs this past week that he will not play in Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs. It came as a surprise to a lot of people, but in hindsight the signs were there.

probably explains why Buggs was playing into the second half of the Panthers game in the preseason. https://t.co/u2S2WjkPzr

— Ryan Mathews (@Ryan_POD) September 4, 2023

Whether or not Buggs is playing Thursday night, he’s a talented player and an important part of this defense—the Lions signed Buggs to a two-year extension this offseason for a reason.