Allen Park, Mich. – The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed free agent DB Christian Izien. Contract terms were not disclosed.
Izien comes to Detroit after spending the first three seasons of his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2023-25). He originally joined the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent out of Rutgers following the 2023 NFL Draft.
In 45-career games (15 starts), he has recorded 158 tackles (106 solo), eight tackles for loss, five pass defenses, three interceptions, three forced fumbles and two quarterback hits.
View photos of newly-signed Detroit Lions defensive back Christian Izien.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) watches the passer as he defends during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) pursues a play on defense against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) gets introduced in pregame announcements before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) lines up during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers 36-30 in overtime. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) defends during an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) defends during a pre-season NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) warms up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) defends near the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Dec 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Buccaneers 20-17. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) drops back in coverage during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Jan 3, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
