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Goes to Lions' IR
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 7:11 PM
Detroit placed Clark (undisclosed) on its injured reserve list Tuesday.
Analysis: It's not immediately clear what kind of injury Clark suffered, but the timing of the transaction means he's now in line to spend the entire 2026 season on IR unless he works out an injury settlement with the Lions. His departure could open up more opportunities for fellow free-agent acquisition Amen Ogbongbemiga. |
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Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Practicing Tuesday
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 1:59 PM
LaPorta (hip) returned to practice Tuesday, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Coach Dan Campbell said last Thursday that LaPorta was tending to a hip injury, and his status for the regular-season opener wasn't guaranteed. Considering LaPorta was back on the practice field less than a week later, he seemingly is trending in a more positive direction, and the tight end still has more than two weeks before the Lions will log an official Week 1 practice. |
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Cedrick Wilson Jr. Cedrick Wilson Jr. Moved to injured reserve
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:39 PM
Detroit placed Wilson (knee) on injured reserve Monday.
Analysis: Wilson sustained a knee injury during Saturday's 17-13 preseason win over the Commanders, and the injury is severe enough for him to go on injured reserve and miss the entire 2026 season. Wilson signed with the Lions in May after playing with the Dolphins in 2025, when he logged five catches (on nine targets) for 44 yards across 10 regular-season games. |
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Roydell Williams Roydell Williams Signs with Detroit
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:38 PM
Williams signed with the Lions on Monday.
Analysis: The running back was waived by the Colts on Aug. 19 to make room for Keenan Allen. Williams initially landed with Indy in July after going undrafted. The Florida State product carried the ball 15 times for 46 yards across five games as a senior in 2025. |
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Raheem Blackshear Raheem Blackshear Lands on injured reserve
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:36 PM
The Lions placed Blackshear (undisclosed) on injured reserve Monday.
Analysis: The nature of Blackshear's injury is unclear, though he may have sustained it during the Lions' 17-13 preseason win over the Commanders on Saturday. However, his placement on injured reserve means he'll be sidelined for the 2026 season, though an injury settlement would allow Blackshear to sign and play with a team once fully healthy. |
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Suffers injury Saturday
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 2:58 PM
Niese (leg) was spotted leaving the Lions' locker room in crutches after sustaining an injury in Saturday's preseason game against the Commanders, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Niese had his right leg crushed by a defender in Saturday's contest and is feared to have suffered an MCL sprain in his right knee. The reserve center has been a versatile piece of the Lions' offensive line and will likely need to miss time with the injury. |
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Jabari Small Jabari Small Enters concussion protocol
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 2:56 PM
Williams suffered a concussion during Detroit's preseason loss to the Commanders on Saturday, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
Analysis: Williams will now need to clear the league's concussion protocol before's he's eligible to return to the field. The 24-year-old rushed for 16 yards on three carries before exiting the game. |
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Jacob Saylors Jacob Saylors Starts Saturday
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 2:55 PM
Saylors rushed six times for 32 yards while also giving up a fumble-six in Saturday's 17-13 preseason win over the Commanders.
Analysis: Saylors' 5.3 yards per carry and starting role were somewhat overshadowed by a massive mistake. The running back coughed up the ball on the second play of the game, leading to a fumble-six that gave the Commanders an early lead. The 26-year-old recovered well from the error, producing consistently and safely for the rest of the contest. It remains unclear how the Lions' opinion of the second-year rusher will be affected, but with Isiah Pacheco (knee) and Sione Vaki (back) still sidelined with injuries, Saylors will likely remain one of the top options at running back for the time being. |
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Trayveon Williams Trayveon Williams Tallies 60 yards, touchdown in preseason win
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 2:54 PM
Williams turned 10 carries into 36 yards and a touchdown while adding a 24-yard reception during the Lions' 17-13 preseason win over the Commanders on Saturday.
Analysis: Williams saw an extended run in Saturday's exhibition contest due to the absences of Jahmyr Gibbs, Isiah Pacheco (knee) and Sione Vaki (back). Williams played a pivotal role for the Lions late in the third quarter, when he turned a pass from Joshua Dobbs into 24 yards before ending the seven-play, 48-yard drive with a one-yard rushing touchdown. Williams figures to be a long shot to make the Lions' 53-man roster by the end of training camp, but he could play his way into a spot on the team's practice squad for the start of the 2026 regular season. |
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Sione Vaki Sione Vaki Doesn't play Saturday
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 2:49 PM
Vaki (back) didn't play in Detroit's preseason loss to the Commanders on Saturday, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
Analysis: Vaki was dealing with back spasms, so the team held him out as a precaution. Once healthy again, the 25-year-old is expected to compete with Isiah Pacheco (knee) for the top backup spot behind Jahmyr Gibbs. |
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Joshua Dobbs Joshua Dobbs Logs explosive run Saturday
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 2:43 PM
Dobbs completed seven of his 12 passes for 74 yards and an interception while adding two carries for 53 yards and a touchdown on the ground in Saturday's 17-13 preseason win over the Commanders.
Analysis: Dobbs had a rather uneventful day passing, taking an egregious 15-yard sack and throwing a pressured interception in his one quarter of play. The backup quarterback's real value came on the ground when he rushed for a 50-yard breakaway touchdown to tie the game at 7-7. While Dobbs may not have had a stellar passing outing, third-string quarterback Luke Altmyer also had a disappointing day while taking four sacks for 35 yards and throwing for only 86 total passing yards in his half of play. |
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Cedrick Wilson Jr. Cedrick Wilson Jr. Sustains knee injury
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 2:40 PM
Wilson exited Detroit's preseason loss to the Commanders on Saturday due to a knee injury, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
Analysis: Wilson left the game after landing hard on his knee while making a catch. While the exact nature of the injury is currently unknown, there's concern it could be serious. Wilson was expected to serve as a depth receiver during the upcoming campaign before getting hurt. |
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Brock Wright Brock Wright Receives first target
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 2:37 PM
Wright caught the first target of Thursday's preseason game against the Commanders, taking his sole reception for three yards.
Analysis: Wright got the Lions' offense started, receiving the first target from quarterback Joshua Dobbs on the team's second drive of the game. With primary tight end Sam LaPorta's (hip) availability for Week 1 against the Saints in question, Wright could be the Lions' starting tight end to begin the regular season. The veteran player is entering his sixth year with the Lions and has both strong blocking and receiving upside. |
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Trayveon Williams Trayveon Williams Suffers injury Saturday
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 2:34 PM
Williams suffered a concussion during Detroit's preseason loss to the Commanders on Saturday, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
Analysis: Williams signed with the team just last week but has already picked up an injury. The 28-year-old will need to clear the league's concussion protocol before he's eligible to return and will likely face an uphill battle to earn a roster spot once healthy. |
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Jake Bates Jake Bates Misses in win
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 2:31 PM
Bates converted one of two field-goal attempts and both PATs in Saturday's 17-13 preseason win over the Commanders.
Analysis: Bates missed a 55-yard field-goal attempt near the end of the second quarter, but he later redeemed himself with a 37-yarder to extend the Lions' one-score lead late in the fourth quarter. The kicker signed his exclusive rights free-agent tender with the Lions in late March, tying him to the team for the 2026 season. For Bates to acquire a larger payday in 2027, he will likely need to mimic his 2024 rookie season. The 27-year-old converted 26 of 29 field goals and 64 of 67 PATs over 17 regular-season games in 2024 compared to 27 of 29 field goals and 54 of 56 PATs in 2025. |
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Injures leg
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 9:11 PM
Rakestraw didn't finish practice Thursday due to an apparent leg injury, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The cornerback suffered an upper-body injury during the first half of Detroit's Aug. 13 preseason loss to Cincinnati, but this appears to be a new issue. Rakestraw missed the 2025 campaign after injuring his shoulder during a training camp practice. |
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Remains week-to-week
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 8:55 PM
Coach Dan Campbell said Rolder (hamstring) could begin practicing pretty early in the season, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: The fourth-round rookie was injured early in camp and has missed the past three weeks with a strained hamstring. It sounds like he's going to miss the remainder of camp and the preseason. As a rookie, Rolder is expected to work as a depth linebacker and special teams player. |
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Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Dealing with hip injury, per coach
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 11:35 AM
LaPorta is dealing with a hip injury, and head coach Dan Campbell wouldn't commit Thursday to the tight end being available for Week 1 against the Saints, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Analysis: The issue stems from a hit LaPorta took to his hip in practice. At this stage, Campbell doesn't think that LaPorta's injury is serious, but the team will have more information after seeing how the tight end responds to a few days of rest. "I feel like we'll be OK, but I don't know," Campbell said regarding LaPorta's status for the Sept. 13 regular-season opener against the Saints, per Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com. |
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Jared Goff Jared Goff Won't play against Commanders on Saturday
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 11:29 AM
Goff will be rested for Saturday's preseason game against the Commanders, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Analysis: Joshua Dobbs will get the start and is expected to split the game evenly with Luke Altmyer. Goff is healthy and locked in atop Detroit's quarterback depth chart, while the organization is using the preseason to evaluate Dobbs and Altmyer as backup options following Teddy Bridgewater's retirement. |
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Jameson Williams Jameson Williams Participates in Wednesday's practice
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 4:13 PM
Williams (shoulder) participated in team drills and 7-on-7s during Wednesday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Analysis: After missing Detroit's last two sessions due to a minor shoulder injury, Williams was back on the field and made an immediate impression in team drills, gathering in a pass from QB Jared Goff on a deep comeback route to the left in tight coverage with the offense backed up inside its 5-yard line. Williams later beat coverage in 7-on-7 work on a deep crosser for a significant gain. His activity level indicates he's back to normal and poised to serve as the big-play threat in the Lions offense moving forward. |
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