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Detroit Lions NFC North
 
Ben Niemann • #51 • LB
Status:On roster
Ht/Wt:6'2", 235 lbs.
Born:Jul 27, 1995 (29 yrs) in Des Moines, IA
Hometown:Sycamore, IL
College:Iowa
Experience:6 years
Drafted:Signed by Kansas City in 2018.
Acquired:Acquired as a free agent in 2024.
Ben Niemann
06/10/2024
11:08pm
Signs with Detroit
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Niemann signed with the Lions on Monday.
12/29/2022
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Niemann finished Sunday's Christmas Day loss to Tampa Bay with 10 tackles (six solo).
06/18/2022
9:05pm

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Niemann signed a contract with the Cardinals on Thursday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
10/07/2021
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Niemann (concussion) is no longer listed on the Chiefs' injury report Wednesday.
10/04/2021
6:49pm

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Coach Andy Reid said Monday that Niemann (head) has cleared concussion protocol, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
10/03/2021
8:47pm

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Niemann suffered a concussion in Sunday's 42-30 win over the Eagles, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
09/09/2021
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Niemann (hamstring) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.
08/03/2021
4:07pm

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Niemann (hamstring) left practice Saturday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
01/13/2021
10:07pm

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Niemann was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice report.
01/02/2021
12:49am

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Niemann (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
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