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T@W Podcast: Former WSU football standout and current Detroit Lions LB Anthony Pittman on his career, watching a teammate win a Super Bowl, what the future holds for the Lions and himself

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Episode Notes

Detroit Lions linebacker and former Wayne State University football star Anthony Pittman talks with host Darrell Dawsey about his career, watching a former teammate win the Super Bowl, and what he sees ahead for the Lions and himself.

About

Anthony Pittman was born Nov. 24, 1995, in Beverly Hills, Michigan. Pittman played at Birmingham Groves High School, where he was all-league and district as a senior. He played college football at Wayne State, where he was a two-year team captain and two-year All-Great Lakes Conference performer. During his college career, Pittman recorded 181 career tackles and saw action on special teams for the Warriors. After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, he signed with the Detroit Lions.

On Dec. 4, 2019, Pittman was released from the Lions’ practice squad. He was resigned to the practice squad on Dec. 9, and promoted to the active roster on Dec. 27.

On Sept. 5, 2020, Pittman was waived by the Lions and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on Dec. 22, and restored to the practice squad on Jan. 2, 2021. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 5, 2021.

In 2021, Pittman starred on special teams and started one game on defense for Detroit. Pittman racked up 18 tackles, including nine solos, one pass defended and one QB hit.

Additional Resources

Follow Anthony Pittman on Twitter https://twitter.com/__Pittman__

Read how Pittman stepped up his workout routine to secure a new role with the Lions https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/08/02/wayne-state-product-anthony-pittman-transforms-body-role-under-new-detroit-lions-staff/5458422001/

Watch Pittman’s “Under the Helmet” video segment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G_8L6pFg68

Watch Pittman’s Wayne State University football highlights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M727WRzHzM

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