Prior to the 2013 season, the Dolphins lost Reggie Bush to which team?

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Prior to the 2013 season, the Miami Dolphins lost Reggie Bush to the Detroit Lions. Bush became a free agent after two seasons in Miami and signed a four-year contract with Detroit in March 2013, moving into a Lions backfield that also included Joique Bell.

Bush had joined the Dolphins in 2011 after beginning his NFL career with the New Orleans Saints. In Miami, he produced his first 1,000-yard rushing season in 2011 and followed it with 986 rushing yards in 2012. His speed, receiving ability, and open-field versatility made him an attractive addition for Detroit’s offense.

Bush’s first season with the Lions was productive: he played 14 games, started all 14, rushed for 1,006 yards, and added 506 receiving yards. Detroit finished the 2013 regular season 7–9, but Bush’s arrival remains a notable move in the Dolphins’ offseason roster changes. The wording refers to the team he joined, not a trade destination; Bush departed Miami as a free agent.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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