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Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Returns to practice
Tue, Aug 19, 2025, 12:03 PM
LaPorta (undisclosed) is participating in practice Tuesday, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: LaPorta appears to have recovered from the minor undisclosed issue that forced him to sit out practice last Thursday. The standout third-year tight end is entrenched atop Detroit's depth chart, though he faces tough competition for touches due to the Lions' start-studded skill-position group, which also houses RBs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, plus WRs Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. Head coach Dan Campbell has held the starters out of preseason action thus far, so it remains to be seen whether LaPorta and the rest of the first-team offense will get a chance to log any reps during Saturday's exhibition finale against Houston. |
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Craig Reynolds Craig Reynolds Inefficient in preseason loss
Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 6:27 PM
Reynolds rushed six times for 13 yards during Saturday's 24-17 preseason loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: Reynolds started Saturday's preseason matchup with Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery both resting, but he was outplayed by Sione Vaki (five carries for 30 yards), who had missed Detroit's prior two exhibitions due to a leg injury. Gibbs and Montgomery are entrenched atop the backfield depth chart, but the No. 3 role remains up for grabs between Reynolds and Vaki. The Loins' exhibition finale against Houston next Saturday could prove pivotal in determining who between Reynolds and Vaki is able to lock up the No. 3 gig. |
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Isaac TeSlaa Isaac TeSlaa Scores again Saturday
Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 5:39 PM
TeSlaa secured four of five targets for 41 yards and one touchdown during the Lions' 24-17 preseason loss to the Dolphins on Saturday.
Analysis: TeSlaa has now hit paydirt in back-to-back preseason contests, and he impressed similarly in Detroit's exhibition opener against the Chargers in the Hall of Fame Game on July 31, securing two of three targets for 46 scoreless yards. It's fair to say that the rookie third-round pick has build significant momentum throughout training camp and the preseason. TeSlaa will have one more chance to impress in exhibition action next Saturday versus the Texans, as he works to push Tim Patrick and Kalif Raymond for reps as the No. 3 receiver behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. |
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Kyle Allen Kyle Allen Tosses two TDs in preseason loss
Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 5:35 PM
Allen completed 14 of 17 pass attempts for 124 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 24-17 preseason loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: Allen has now impressed in back-to-back preseason appearances, combining for 244 passing yards and four touchdowns in those contests, without an interception. While Allen has outplayed fellow reserve quarterback Hendon Hooker thus far throughout the preseason, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports that the backup competition behind Jared Goff remains open. Lions coach Dan Campbell said Hooker may get the start during Detroit's preseason finale against the Texans next Saturday, but both signal-callers figure to get substantial reps. |
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Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Logs 28 total yards vs. Miami
Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 3:47 PM
Vaki (leg) turned five carries for 30 yards while adding two catches (on four targets) for minus-two yards during the Lions' 24-17 preseason loss to the Dolphins on Saturday.
Analysis: Vaki missed the Lions' first two exhibition games due to a leg injury. He was cleared to play in Saturday's contest and worked with the offense for the first half before sitting for the second. The 2024 fourth-rounder is battling Craig Reynolds and Jacob Saylors for the Lions' RB3 spot behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. Vaki will use the upcoming week in practice and the Lions' preseason finale against the Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23 to make his case for a spot on the team's 53-man roster. |
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Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Warming up ahead of exhibition game
Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 11:41 AM
Vaki (leg) is in uniform and is taking part in special-teams warmups leading up to Saturday's preseason matchup versus Miami, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: A leg injury prevented Vaki from taking part in Detroit's first two exhibition contests, but it appears the second-year running back could play Saturday. Vaki has been practicing this week, and if he does get cleared to play against the Dolphins, he could get an extended look. His ability to take the field could be a significant development in his quest to earn the Lions' No. 3 RB role, for which he's competing with Craig Reynolds. |
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Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Dealing with minor injury
Thu, Aug 14, 2025, 9:17 AM
Lions coach Dan Campbell said Thursday that LaPorta will "miss a little bit of time" with a minor injury, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: LaPorta isn't practicing Thursday and presumably won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Dolphins. Campbell didn't provide details on the injury, only saying that it's nothing major and LaPorta will miss some practice time. The tight end otherwise seems to have been a full participant in Detroit's offseason program and training camp. |
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Ronnie Bell Ronnie Bell Two catches in win
Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 11:12 PM
Bell caught both of his targets for 26 yards in Friday's 17-10 preseason win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Bell is jockeying for a spot on the Lions' 53-man roster ahead of the 2025 campaign, and he made the most of limited opportunities against Atlanta. The wide receiver is fighting an uphill battle to crack the Week 1 roster, so he'll look to stand out a bit more in Detroit's matchup with the Dolphins on Saturday. |
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Kenny Yeboah Kenny Yeboah Sent to IR
Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 4:54 PM
The Lions placed Yeboah (undisclosed) on injured reserve Sunday.
Analysis: Yeboah's placement on IR rules him out for the entire 2025 season, barring an injury settlement. It remains to be seen whether his current injury is related to the leg issue that held him out early during training camp, though he managed to suit up for Detroit's preseason opener against the Falcons on Friday. |
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Deon Jackson Deon Jackson Catches on with Detroit
Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 12:05 PM
The Lions signed Jackson to a contract Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Jackson recently played in the UFL with the DC Defenders and posted 441 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 83 carries while adding seven catches for 39 yards. He last saw NFL regular-season action in 2023, when he appeared in four games between the Colts (two), Browns and Giants (one game each) and logged 14 carries for 16 yards. Jackson's addition solidifies the Lions' backfield depth while Sione Vaki (leg) is sidelined. |
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Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Doesn't play Friday
Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 3:50 PM
Vaki (leg) did not play in Friday's preseason game against the Falcons, Christian Booher of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Vaki injured his leg near the start of training camp, and while he's been able to practice in a limited capacity, he was not cleared to play in Friday's contest. The rookie fourth-rounder is battling Craig Reynolds and Jabari Small for the RB3 job behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. Vaki will look to increase his practice participation over the coming week in order to be given the green light to play against the Dolphins on Saturday, Aug. 16. |
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Kenny Yeboah Kenny Yeboah Past leg issue
Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 12:10 PM
Yeboah (leg) suited up for the Lions' preseason game against the Falcons on Friday.
Analysis: Yeboah has been working through a leg injury that he suffered during the Hall of Fame Game against the Chargers on July 31. He was healthy enough to make himself available for Friday's game, though he didn't play a single snap. Yeboah could have a larger role in the Lions' third preseason game against the Dolphins on Saturday, Aug. 16. |
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Kyle Allen Kyle Allen Perfect passer rating Friday
Fri, Aug 8, 2025, 10:38 PM
Allen completed seven of eight pass attempts for 120 yards and two touchdowns while taking two carries for 10 yards in Friday's preseason tilt in Atlanta.
Analysis: Allen entered the contest with a little over five minutes left in the first half and proceeded to orchestrate three consecutive scoring drives. two of which resulting in touchdowns. Fellow backup Hendon Hooker started Friday's exhibition and produced little offensively while turning the ball over twice. Both signal-callers are vying to serve as Jared Goff's primary backup this upcoming season, with Allen having the clear early advantage based on performance and experience. |
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Isaac TeSlaa Isaac TeSlaa Hits pay dirt Friday
Fri, Aug 8, 2025, 9:55 PM
TeSlaa had two receptions on three targets for 18 yards and a touchdown in Friday's preseason game in Atlanta.
Analysis: TeSlaa followed up a strong preseason debut (2-46-0) with his first touchdown grab as a member of the Lions. The third-round rookie has built a good rapport with backup QB Kyle Allen through two exhibitions, with the duo producing 57 yards and a touchdown in less than four combined quarters of action so far. TeSlaa's size (6-foot-4, 214 pounds) and athleticism make him an intriguing prospect in a crowded Detroit receiver room. The rookie will look to continue impressing his coaching staff when the Lions host the Dolphins in next Saturday's preseason tilt. |
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Hendon Hooker Hendon Hooker Fumbles twice in preseason start
Fri, Aug 8, 2025, 9:16 PM
Hooker completed seven of 10 pass attempts for 38 yards while gaining 27 yards and losing two fumbles on three rushing attempts in Friday's preseason game against the Falcons.
Analysis: Hooker got the nod under center for the Lions after struggling mightily against the Chargers in the Hall of Fame Game on July 31. The 2023 third-round pick didn't fare much better against Atlanta, coughing up the football on Detroit's opening drives in the first and second quarters. Fellow backup Kyle Allen (120 yards and two touchdowns) took over in the second half and outperformed Hooker yet again, giving the veteran signal-caller an early lead in the competition to be starter Jared Goff's primary backup in 2025. |
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Hendon Hooker Hendon Hooker Starting second preseason game
Fri, Aug 8, 2025, 1:07 PM
Hooker will start Friday's preseason game against the Falcons, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Analysis: Hooker is competing with Kyle Allen for the top backup spot behind Jared Goff, who will get the night off. Allen started and played the first half of the Hall of Fame Game against the Chargers, while Hooker mustered just 18 passing yards and an interception in the second half of that 34-7 preseason loss. Hooker will likely get the first half of Friday's game. |
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Jared Goff Jared Goff Not slated to play Friday
Fri, Aug 8, 2025, 12:14 PM
Goff is not in line to play in Friday's preseason contest against the Falcons, Christian Romo of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: With Goff, who also didn't play in last Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Chargers, not slated to see action versus Atlanta, the report notes that Hendon Hooker is set to play the first half Friday, with Kyle Allen on track to play in the second half. Goff is entrenched as the Lions' starting QB ahead of Week 1, but according to Tim Twentyman of the team's official site, Hooker and Allen are in a close competition to back up Goff. |
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Craig Reynolds Craig Reynolds Leads ground game Thursday
Thu, Jul 31, 2025, 11:12 PM
Reynolds rushed 10 times for 38 yards and a touchdown and brought in his only target for 10 yards during the Lions' 34-7 preseason loss to the Chargers in Thursday night's Hall of Fame Game.
Analysis: The veteran back got his preseason off to a strong start by leading the way for the Lions in rushing yards while also recording a three-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Reynolds continues to profile as an ideal No. 3/No. 4 back that sees very modest opportunity whenever both Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery are healthy, but that is well-versed in the offense and can contribute as both runner and receiver. |
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Kyle Allen Kyle Allen Pair of picks in preseason opener
Thu, Jul 31, 2025, 11:06 PM
Allen completed nine of 14 passes for 91 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions and rushed twice for five yards during the Lions' 34-7 preseason loss to the Chargers in Thursday night's Hall of Fame Game.
Analysis: Allen, who's competing with Hendon Hooker for the No. 2 role behind Jared Goff, got off to an auspicious start by throwing interceptions on the Lions' second and third possessions. Allen did bounce back to helm a 15-play, 60-yard drive that culminated in a three-yard touchdown run by Craig Reynolds, finishing his night on a high note. Allen played the entire first half before giving way to Hooker, and it's possible the division of labor is the same for Detroit's next preseason game on Friday night, Aug. 8 against the Falcons. |
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Isaac TeSlaa Isaac TeSlaa Makes impact with both catches
Thu, Jul 31, 2025, 10:57 PM
TeSlaa brought in two of three targets for 46 yards during the Lions' 34-7 preseason loss to the Chargers in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game.
Analysis: The rookie third-round pick flashed with both of his receptions, which came on consecutive plays during the Lions' third possession. TeSlaa recorded catches of 24 and 22 yards over the middle from Kyle Allen, flashing the speed and athleticism that prompted the Lions to make a somewhat controversial trade up in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft to select him. The Arkansas product is looking to make a case for a reliable reserve role on a talented receiving corps, and he should have plenty more opportunity to showcase his acclimation to the NFL game during coming preseason contests. |
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