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Signs with Detroit
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 6:16 PM
Reeder signed with the Lions on Monday, Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: The veteran linebacker played more on special teams than defense in three of the past four seasons. Reeder projects for a similar role in Detroit. |
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Tyler Conklin Tyler Conklin Lands on PUP list
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 4:58 PM
The Lions placed Conklin (knee) on the active/PUP list Sunday.
Analysis: Conklin signed a one-year contract with the team back in March, and it's currently unclear when he picked up his current injury. Once healthy, the 30-year-old is expected to compete with Brock Wright (neck) for backup snaps behind No. 1 TE Sam LaPorta. |
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Moved to PUP
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 4:50 PM
The Lions placed Joseph (knee) on the active/PUP list Sunday.
Analysis: Joseph is continuing to battle a lingering knee injury that forced him to miss Detroit's final 13 games of the 2025 season. The 25-year-old could now be in danger of missing time during the upcoming campaign if he's unable to progress in his recovery. |
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Opening training camp on PUP
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 4:41 PM
The Lions placed Branch (Achilles) on the active/PUP list Sunday.
Analysis: Branch's move to the PUP list doesn't come as a surprise, as the 24-year-old is continuing to recover from a torn Achilles suffered last December. While there's currently no concrete timeline on his return, he should resume his role as Detroit's starting strong safety once healthy. |
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Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Cleared for training camp
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 5:28 PM
LaPorta (herniated disc) was fully cleared earlier this month, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: LaPorta was limited during OTAs and minicamp while rehabbing from back surgery, but now he's on track to participate in training camp with the expectation that he'll be available to work fully in the process, while his initial level of practice involvement will be determined by the Lions. As the coming season approaches, LaPorta is slated to remain on the fantasy radar as a key cog in Detroit's offense while working as the team's top pass-catching tight end. Prior to his injury, LaPorta logged a 40-489-3 line on 49 targets in nine regular-season contests in 2025. |
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Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Primed for TE-friendly scheme
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 9:34 AM
LaPorta (back) is expected to be full go for training camp after he was limited during OTAs and minicamp while rehabbing from back surgery, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Analysis: LaPorta remains Detroit's clear top tight end after a 2025 season in which he was limited to nine games due to a herniated disc, and the arrival of new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing could be especially relevant for his 2026 fantasy outlook. Twentyman notes that under Petzing, the Cardinals' offense leaned heavily on multiple-tight end packages last year, ranking close to the top of the league in usage of 12 and 13 personnel. Brock Wright and Tyler Conklin give the Lions depth and formation flexibility, but a healthy LaPorta will remain the position group's clear primary receiving threat. As has been the case in recent seasons, the main thing clouding LaPorta's outlook will be target competition, with Jared Goff also spreading the ball between wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Isaac TeSlaa, plus Pro Bowl RB Jahmyr Gibbs. |
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Isaac TeSlaa Isaac TeSlaa Athleticism jump standing out
Tue, Jul 14, 2026, 9:57 AM
Lions wide receivers coach Scottie Montgomery said Sunday that TeSlaa looks stronger and more athletic entering Year 2, Jacob Richman of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: TeSlaa flashed touchdown upside as a rookie, finishing with 16 catches for 239 yards and six scores, including eight catches for 119 yards and two touchdowns over Detroit's final three regular-season games. Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams remain Jared Goff's top two targets, with RB Jahmyr Gibbs and TE Sam LaPorta also highly involved, but Kalif Raymond's departure gives TeSlaa a clear path to the No. 3 WR role. If TeSlaa's added strength and cleaner route breaks help him separate more consistently, he could take a step forward in Year 2 despite Detroit's crowded offense. Head coach Dan Campbell also praised TeSlaa's maturity during mandatory minicamp. |
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Isiah Pacheco Isiah Pacheco Embracing complementary role
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 10:51 AM
Pacheco appears locked into Detroit's No. 2 running back role behind Jahmyr Gibbs as training camp approaches, Ben Raven of MLive reports.
Analysis: Running backs coach Tashard Choice has challenged Pacheco during spring activities to "love every possession," emphasizing the importance of maximizing a complementary workload behind Gibbs rather than focusing on snap counts. After injuries slowed Pacheco over the past two seasons in Kansas City, the 27-year-old is embracing his new opportunities and is expected to play a key role in Detroit's backfield. While Gibbs remains the Lions' clear workhorse, Pacheco's physical running style should earn him steady touches and give him significant fantasy upside if he's forced into a larger workload. Sione Vaki is also in the mix for reps behind Gibbs. |
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Appears at hearing
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 4:49 PM
Arnold (shoulder), who faces felony charges of armed robbery and kidnapping, appeared at a hearing Thursday in Tampa, Fla., ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Per the report, Arnold was ordered held without bail until a pretrial detention hearing, which is scheduled for Monday. In a statement, the Lions said they were aware of the cornerback's situation but declined to comment "out of respect for the ongoing legal process." Arnold, who the team selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, recorded 31 tackles and an interception while playing in eight games in 2025 before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. |
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Arrested on multiple felony charges
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 10:20 PM
Arnold (shoulder) was arrested Wednesday and is facing multiple felony counts of robbery and kidnapping, the Hillsborough County (Fla.) State Attorney's Office announced.
Analysis: The announcement also noted that Arnold's charges carry a potential sentence of up to life in prison after the cornerback was allegedly the primary conspirator of an elaborate armed robbery and kidnapping plot that happened earlier in the offseason. The 23-year-old was the No. 24 overall pick in the 2024 Draft and has started 22 regular-season games across his first two seasons. He missed the final five games last season with a shoulder injury that required surgery. |
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Jameson Williams Jameson Williams Slated to maintain key role
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 11:08 AM
Ahead of training camp, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Williams and Isaac TeSlaa are projected as the Lions' starting wide receivers, Christian Boohe of SI.com reports.
Analysis: While St. Brown and Williams will be reprising their key pass-catching roles in 2026, TeSlaa figures to see an uptick in volume in his second pro campaign. Though St. Brown is entrenched as Detroit's clear-cut WR1, Williams will have ample opportunity in his fifth campaign as a pro to make a mark from a fantasy perspective. The 2022 first-rounder is coming off a 2025 regular-season in which he recorded career-highs in catches (65), targets (102) and receiving yards (1,117) en route to notching seven TDs in 17 games. |
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Amon-Ra St. Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Looked good at minicamp
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 10:47 AM
Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site relayed following the team's recent minicamp that St. Brown "looks a little stronger and more explosive heading into his sixth season."
Analysis: As Twentyman notes, St. Brown, the NFL's leader in receptions (547) over the last five years, remains QB Jared Goff's security blanket ahead of the coming campaign and "was a tough cover for Lions defenders all throughout (the June 16-17) minicamp." After racking up 117 catches (on 172 targets, second in the league among WRs) for 1,401 yards and 11 touchdowns in 17 regular-season games last season, St. Brown remains a high-level fantasy option in 2026, while continuing to pace a Detroit WR corps that also features Jameson Williams and Isaac TeSlaa. |
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Jackson Meeks Jackson Meeks Converts to tight end
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 12:04 PM
Meeks has converted from wide receiver to tight end during spring practices, John Maakaron of SI reports.
Analysis: Meeks inked a reserve/future contract with the Lions in January after spending the entire 2025 season on the team's practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster twice last year but didn't record any stats, playing five snaps on offense and 23 snaps on special teams. In order to earn a spot on the 53-man roster, Meeks will need to display impressive development at his new position, particularly as a blocker. |
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Lawrence Keys Lawrence Keys Signs with Detroit
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 4:11 PM
Keys signed a contract with the Lions on Thursday.
Analysis: Lawrence last spent time with the Bills in 2024 but was let go prior to the season due to a leg injury. The 26-year-old had one catch for 13 yards in his singular preseason game in Buffalo. The former Tulane prospect will compete for a spot on the Lions' 53-man roster as the offseason program continues. |
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Kendrick Law Kendrick Law Shifts to IR
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 3:34 PM
The Lions placed Law (knee) on the reserve/injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters in early June that Law tore his ACL during practice, so his move to IR comes as no surprise. Law, a 2026 fifth-round pick from Kentucky, appeared in 12 games during his final collegiate season, catching 53 passes for 540 yards and three touchdowns. In a corresponding move, Detroit signed wideouts Tay Martin, Tarik Black and Lucky Jackson. |
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Lucky Jackson Lucky Jackson Brought in by Detroit
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 3:30 PM
The Lions signed Jackson on Wednesday.
Analysis: The 28-year-old was one of three receivers brought in by the Lions on Wednesday, joining Tay Martin and Tarik Black. Jackson last appeared in three regular-season games for the Vikings in 2023, failing to record an offensive stat across 35 total snaps (32 on special teams, three on offense). |
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Tarik Black Tarik Black Finds work in Detroit
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 3:26 PM
The Lions signed Black on Wednesday.
Analysis: Black spent time with the Dolphins' during the 2025 offseason but ultimately failed to make the 53-man roster. His last in-game NFL action came with the Jets in 2021, when he caught one of two targets for 10 yards during one contest. Now with the Lions, expect the Texas product to compete for a reserve role as the offseason progresses. |
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Tay Martin Tay Martin Picked up by Detroit
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 3:22 PM
Martin signed with the Lions on Wednesday.
Analysis: Martin made three appearances for the Commanders last season, catching both of his targets for 23 yards while playing 72 total snaps (42 on special teams, 30 on offense). Now in Detroit, he's expected to compete for a reserve role in the receiving corps ahead of the 2026 season. |
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Isaac TeSlaa Isaac TeSlaa Showing maturity entering Year 2
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 10:04 AM
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday at mandatory minicamp that TeSlaa has "impressed" the coaching staff this offseason and already "feels like a veteran," Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Campbell noted that he wished Detroit had gotten TeSlaa more touches as a rookie and said the receiver "became a guy [...] we had a lot of trust in" down the stretch. The 2025 third-round pick appeared in all 17 regular-season games, recording 16 catches for 239 yards and six touchdowns. While TeSlaa faces stiff competition for targets alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta (back), the "consistency" that Campbell praised could help him earn a larger role in 2026. |
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Sam LaPorta Sam LaPorta Trending in right direction
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 9:50 AM
Coach Dan Campbell said that LaPorta (back), who was a partial participant in Tuesday's mandatory minicamp practice, could be cleared for the start of training camp next month, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. "We like where he's going," Campbell said of the tight end Tuesday. "He's trending the right way."
Analysis: LaPorta, who underwent surgery this past November to address a herniated disc in his back, hasn't taken part in full-speed team drills this spring. However, the tight end did work with the Lions' first-team offense during the 25-minute jog-through portion of Tuesday's session before working off to the side with a trainer during seven-on-seven and position drills. As LaPorta progresses toward working fully coming training camp, Birkett adds that the 2023 second-rounder is expected to sign a contract extension with Detroit at some point this summer. Prior to his injury, LaPorta recorded a 40/489/3 receiving line (on 49 targets) in nine regular-season contests in 2025. |
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