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Back at practice after TC?
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 4:14 PM
Head coach Brian Campbell told reporters Tuesday that Branch (Achilles) is coming along in his rehab and could return to practice in late August or early September, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Branch continues to recover from a torn Achilles that he suffered in December, which prompted the Lions to place the 2023 second-rounder on the active/PUP list to start training camp. He won't play in any of the Lions' three exhibition games, but depending on how his recovery goes over the next month, Branch could be available for Detroit's regular-season opener against New Orleans on Sunday, Sept. 13. |
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Could be back early in season
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 4:09 PM
Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Tuesday that Joseph (knee/personal) could be back on the field with the Lions early on in the upcoming regular season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Campbell relayed that Joseph is currently away from the team to attend to a personal matter but added that the fifth-year safety's rehab from his knee injury is "coming along very well." Joseph missed the final 13 games of the regular season due to a knee injury and opened camp on the active/PUP list. A stint on injured reserve may not be necessary for the 2022 third-rounder, though it's unclear whether he'll suit up for the Lions' regular-season opener against the Saints on Sunday, Sept. 13. |
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Moved to IR
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 9:01 PM
The Lions placed Keanaaina (undisclosed) on injured reserve Monday.
Analysis: Keanaaina will now spend the entirety of the 2026 season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement. The undrafted free agent out of California was competing for a depth spot on the defensive line before suffering the undisclosed injury that will end his rookie season. |
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Will miss regular-season time
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 5:27 PM
Mays will miss a significant portion of the 2026 season with a fractured wrist, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Coach Dan Campbell called the injury "significant," and it appears Mays won't be able to return before mid-season at the earliest. Former Lions center Frank Ragnow retired after the 2024 season, and Mays was set to take over the starting role for the foreseeable future after signing a three-year, $25 million contract with Detroit this offseason. In the wake of Mays' injury, Seth McLaughlin is set to open the regular season as the Lions' starting center. |
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Sidelined for 'extended period'
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 10:38 AM
Mays sustained a wrist injury during Sunday's practice and will miss "a significant period," Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: It's unclear exactly how long Mays will be sidelined, but his recovery timeline will extend into the regular season. As such, the Lions will be down their top center -- who signed a three-year, $25 million contract with the club in March -- when the games that count get underway. |
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Isiah Pacheco Isiah Pacheco Out with MCL sprain, should play Week 1
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 9:18 AM
Pacheco is dealing with a sprained MCL, but head coach Dan Campbell believes he will be ready for Detroit's season opener against New Orleans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: It's unclear how Pacheco sustained the injury, but it will confine him to the sidelines for the time being. Pacheco's absence will open up some reps for the other running backs on Detroit's roster, but if he recovers as anticipated he remains the clear favorite to back up Jahmyr Gibbs (back) in Week 1. |
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Signs with Detroit
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 3:45 PM
The Lions signed Ogbongbemiga to a contract Sunday.
Analysis: Ogbongbemiga was released by the Bears in February and now finds a spot with a division rival. The middle linebacker lands a roster spot with the Lions due to the corresponding waiving of tight end Nick Muse. Ogbongbemiga will provide additional depth to a linebacker corps with a history of injury. Even if he cannot survive cutdown day, there is a good chance Ogbongbemiga will find a place with the Lions' practice squad. |
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Joshua Dobbs Joshua Dobbs Inks deal with Detroit
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 2:37 PM
Dobbs signed a one-year, $1.425 million contract with the Lions on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The contract includes $475,000 guaranteed and gives the Lions a veteran backup behind Jared Goff following Teddy Bridgewater's decision to retire. Luke Altmyer is the other quarterback on Detroit's 90-man roster, but the undrafted free agent will likely revert to the QB3 role now that Dobbs is in the picture. Dobbs served as Drake Maye's backup in New England last season, and the former has appeared in 27 regular-season games (15 starts) since entering the league as a fourth-round selection of the Steelers in the 2017 NFL Draft. |
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Dealing with minor groin issue
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 2:12 PM
Reed is dealing with a minor groin issue, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
Analysis: Reed has missed three consecutive practices due to the issue, but it is not considered significant. The starting cornerback could likely play through the issue if need be and is still set to be ready for the regular season. |
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Day-to-day with back issue
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 2:03 PM
Turner (back) is considered day-to-day, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
Analysis: Turner signed with the Lions in late March after missing the entire 2025 season due to a rib injury. The defensive end will hope to overcome his back injury soon and be able to return to practice, but any missed time reduces his chances of surviving cut-down day. |
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Luke Altmyer Luke Altmyer Chance at No. 2
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 1:55 PM
Altmyer will have a chance to compete for the No. 2 quarterback role, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: Altmyer is set to receive a ton of No. 2 reps after former Lions backup Teddy Bridgewater stated he is likely retiring. Altmyer, an undrafted free agent out of Illinois, is set to compete with whichever veteran backup the Lions bring in. The quarterback completed 67 percent of his passes for 3,007 yards and 22 touchdowns, throwing just five interceptions, over 13 games in his final collegiate season. He also added 242 rushing yards for five touchdowns on the ground during the campaign with more than 100 attempts. |
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Jared Goff Jared Goff Won't play preseason opener
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 12:00 PM
Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Sunday that Goff and other key starters will not play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Bengals, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
Analysis: Although Goff won't see action Thursday, he could see some action in the Lions' second exhibition game against the Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22. With Teddy Bridgewater stepping away from the team Sunday, Luke Altmyer is the only other quarterback on the 90-man roster, so the Lions will work out some veteran QBs to compete for the backup job behind Goff, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. |
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Teddy Bridgewater Teddy Bridgewater Hanging up cleats
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 11:56 AM
Bridgewater was placed on the Lions' reserve/retired list Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Bridgewater inked a one-year deal with the Lions in March after serving as the Buccaneers' backup quarterback to Baker Mayfield in 2025, but Bridgewater has now decided to step away from football. With undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer the only quarterback other than starter Jared Goff on the 90-man roster, the Lions will work out some quarterbacks to bring in competition for the backup job. Bridgewater was selected by the Vikings with the No. 32 overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft. The Louisville product suited up for seven different NFL teams during his career and appeared in 83 regular-season games, with a 33-32 record over 65 starts. He completed 66.3 percent of his passes for 15,182 yards, 75 touchdowns and 47 interceptions. |
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Reverts to IR
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 6:24 PM
Rucker (ankle) reverted to injured reserve Saturday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Rucker hurt his ankle during practice Thursday and was waived/injured Friday. He cleared waivers and has thus been placed on IR. Rucker will consequently miss the entire 2026 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with Detroit. |
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Nursing ankle issue
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 7:39 PM
Rucker left the Lions' training camp practice with an ankle injury Thursday, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: It's not clear yet how serious Rucker's injury is or when he'll be able to return to the practice field. In the meantime, Khalil Dorsey and fellow rookie undrafted free agent Aamaris Brown could get more chances to make an impression during camp. |
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Tending to groin issue
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 7:34 PM
Wingo left the Lions training camp practice to be evaluated for a groin injury Thursday, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: The severity of the injury is unknown, and there's no concrete timetable for Wingo's return. Until he's able to practice again, rookie sixth-rounder Skyler Gill-Howard and Myles Adams could see an uptick in reps at practice. |
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Jahmyr Gibbs Jahmyr Gibbs Lands three-year extension
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 4:32 PM
The Lions and Gibbs (back) agreed to terms on a three-year extension Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The $67.5 million deal can be worth up to $75.75 million and includes $51.5 million guaranteed, barely surpassing Bijan Robinson's extension (three years, $66.75 million and $51 million guaranteed) with the Falcons from earlier this week to make the former the highest-paid running back in the NFL. Gibbs has racked up 3,768 yards from scrimmage and 38 touchdowns in 34 regular-season games over the last two campaigns, so the investment made in him by Detroit is warranted. He'll continue to operate as the engine of the Lions offense for the foreseeable future. |
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Jahmyr Gibbs Jahmyr Gibbs Closing in on three-year deal?
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 11:27 AM
Gibbs (back) and the Lions have made substantial progress on a three-year contract extension that would make him the highest-paid running back in the league, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports Thursday.
Analysis: According to Schultz, a deal could get done as soon as Thursday. Gibbs has been limited to conditioning work in practice amid ongoing contract negotiations with the Lions, but the star running back could begin practicing as soon as a deal is reached, assuming his minor back issue is behind him. In order to become the NFL's highest-paid running back, Gibbs would need to exceed the three-year, $66.75 million contract Bijan Robinson signed with the Falcons on Tuesday, which included $51 million guaranteed. |
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Jahmyr Gibbs Jahmyr Gibbs Working off to side Thursday
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 8:11 AM
Gibbs (back) took part in the Lions' walkthrough and stretch Thursday before taking part in conditioning work on a side field during practice, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: After Gibbs arrived at the Lions' facility in full uniform, he appeared poised to take part in his first practice of training camp, but he's apparently not ready to get involved in drills just yet. Gibbs is managing what appears to be a minor back issue, though his desire for a long-term contract extension may also be a factor in keeping him from practicing. With the Falcons' Bijan Robinson and Colts' Jonathan Taylor securing new contracts this week, Gibbs could be next in line to put pen to paper on a new deal. |
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Jahmyr Gibbs Jahmyr Gibbs Present for practice
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 7:57 AM
Gibbs (back) was in uniform and taking reps during the early walkthrough portion of Thursday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Analysis: Gibbs, who coach Dan Campbell previously noted was dealing with a "little bit of a back" issue that cropped up during conditioning tests, has been looking for a new deal with the Lions, so his presence at practice, in any capacity, is notable. However, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, after the team's walkthrough and stretch, Gibbs went to a side field to work with a trainer, so it appears as though the running back may not participate in the rest of Thursday's session after all. |
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