The Detroit Lions on Wednesday claimed two defensive linemen off of waivers, adding Tyler Lacy and Tyrus Wheat to the active roster.

Lacy, a fourth-round draft pick in 2023, has spent the last two seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars after playing collegiately at Oklahoma State. Wheat, who has been with the Dallas Cowboys, was an undrafted free agent that same year out of Mississippi State.

Both players have been rotational pieces through the first two years of their respective careers. Lacy played 340 defensive snaps last season, posting 25 tackles (two for loss) and nine pressures. Wheat, meanwhile, had 14 tackles (one for loss), seven pressures and a half-sack on 165 snaps.

Wheat is more of a true edge defender, someone who rushes from the outside. Lacy plays more on the inside. O

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