The Denver Broncos’ practice squad has been poached. Following Detroit Lions’ linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez suffering a season-ending ACL tear on Thanksgiving, they've signed linebacker Kwon Alexander off the Broncos' practice squad to their 53-man roster.

The Lions have signed linebacker Kwon Alexander off the Broncos’ practice squad to their own 53-man roster. Denver could have prevented it by promoting Alexander, but the team previously opted to promote Zach Cunningham from the practice squad to the active roster earlier this week.

The Lions have signed three players via practice squads from around the league in recent days, adding another via Seattle's unit on Saturday.