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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 30
Grading Initial Detroit Lions 2026 53-Man Roster
It took some time, but the Detroit Lions' initial 53-man roster has been revealed. On Sunday, teams across the NFL made their official moves at the conclusion of training camp to set their active rosters at 53 players.
Jackson Meeks News / Athlon Sports / August 30
Jackson Meeks' Move to Tight End Became the Lions' Best Summer Storyline
Head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes spent Sunday trimming the Detroit Lions roster down to 53 players, meaning we know the fate of most bubble players.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 30
5 biggest surprises from the Lions’ 53-man roster — and one move may be coming next
Detroit kept five running backs and 11 defensive linemen while carrying only four receivers and three tight ends, creating an initial roster that already looks ripe for another move.
The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz
As of the 2025 season, 47 NFL players have made 10 or more Pro Bowls over the course of their careers. How many of the 47 can you name in five minutes?
Brian Branch News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 30
Lions make unfortunate Brian Branch move before 2026 season
The Detroit Lions have not officially confirmed their 53-man roster for the beginning of the 2026 NFL season. However, there is some information coming out about the moves they are making.
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30
Lions Cut 34 Players To Trim Down Roster To 53, Starting Both Kerby Joseph & Brian Branch On PUP List
The Detroit Lions announced their initial 53-man roster which included 34 cuts. The full list includes: DL Myles Adams LB Joe Bachie TE Tyler Conklin
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 30
Full Detroit Lions 53-Man Roster After Final Cuts
The Detroit Lions have unveiled their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 regular season. As training camp comes to a close, teams across the league were forced to trim their rosters down from as many as 91 players to 53, which is the maximum a team can have active during the regular season.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 30
Detroit Lions Initial 53-man roster: Full list of cuts, surprise survivors and reserve moves
Detroit finalized its initial 53-man roster Sunday night, with Josh Dobbs, Ennis Rakestraw Jr. and Eric O’Neill among the surprising survivors while Greg Dortch and Tyler Conklin were released.
Tay Martin News / Athlon Sports / August 30
Tay Martin Beats Out Established Veteran for Lions Roster Spot
The Detroit Lions wrapped up the preseason with a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, meaning head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes have been spending all of Sunday cutting the roster down to 53 players.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
Luke Altmyer News / A to Z Sports / August 30
Luke Altmyer’s Lions audition is over, but his Detroit story shouldn’t be
The undrafted rookie received an unusually long look this summer, but Detroit appears ready to search outside the building for a veteran it trusts behind Jared Goff.
Kerby Joseph News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30
Lions Placing S Kerby Joseph On IR
Jeremy Fowler reports that the Lions are placing S Kerby Joseph on injured reserve, meaning he will miss the first four games of the season. He became the highest-paid safety in NFL history at $21.5 million per season when he signed a four-year, $86 million extension in 2025.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 30
The Lions are making their most shocking cut we’ve ever seen, and I don’t understand it
Dortch appeared positioned to fill a role on offense and compete for the punt-return job after a strong summer, making Detroit’s decision one of its biggest cutdown-day surprises.
Greg Dortch News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30
Lions Cutting WR Greg Dortch
Tom Pelissero reports that the Lions are cutting WR Greg Dortch after signing him this past March. Dortch, 27, signed on with the Jets as an undrafted free agent out of Wake Forest in 2019.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 30
Why Lions' Super Bowl window hasn't closed yet
The Detroit Lions are one of those teams that you're almost scared to root for because of their history.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 30
The Good, Bad, And Ugly From Detroit Lions Preseason Win Over Colts
On Saturday, the Detroit Lions concluded their preseason with a 25-16 win over Indianapolis that was more one-sided than the score suggested. The Lions fired off strong and ended their preseason with a 2-1 record.
Troy Reeder News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30
Lions Releasing LB Troy Reeder
Per the wire, the Lions are releasing veteran LB Troy Reeder, their first cut as they begin trimming the roster to 53 players. Reeder, 31, went undrafted out of Delaware back in 2019 before signing on with the Rams and making the 53-man roster out of training camp.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 29
Seahawks' Terrion Arnold saga takes predictable turn
The Seattle Seahawks made the somewhat surprising decision to sign Terrion Arnold.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 29
Veteran QB Josh Dobbs puts up solid performance in Lions' preseason finale
Dobbs showed he's still a capable NFL quarterback on Saturday.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 28
Lions Likely To Place C Cade Mays On IR; Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph To Stay On PUP List?
Cade Mays‘ recovery timetable from a wrist fracture will likely lead him off the Lions’ 53-man roster to open the season. The team will be expected to place the free agency addition on IR to open the campaign, ESPN.com’s Eric Woodyard notes.
Payton Turner News / Pro Football Rumors / August 27
Lions DE Payton Turner Lands On IR
The Saints spent the 28th overall pick on defensive end Payton Turner in the 2021 draft, but injuries have frequently prevented him from contributing. That will be the case again in 2026.
Taylor Decker News / Yardbarker / August 27
Bears predicted to sign former Lions Pro Bowler Taylor Decker — and the fit makes sense
Last season, Decker started 14 games and allowed just three sacks, earning a 67.9 overall PFF grade.
Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / August 27
Lions RB Isiah Pacheco dealing with back injury
Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco is nursing a back injury in addition to his existing issue with his knee, head coach Dan Campbell said on Thursday.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 27
NFL roster cuts expose flaws in league’s approach to player safety
The NFL never stops advertising its commitment to player safety. Yet each August, the league's roster cutdowns reveal how quickly that commitment weakens when an injured player occupies a spot a team wants to use elsewhere.
Kareem Hunt News / Yardbarker / August 25
Kareem Hunt visits with NFC team amid search for new NFL home
Coming off a two-season return to the Kansas City Chiefs, Kareem Hunt is back on the hunt (pun intended) for a new NFL team. He may have recently made progress in that endeavor.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 22
Lions' backup situation for Jared Goff just got more complicated
The Lions' preseason game against the Washington Commanders didn't help the situation. It made it more complicated.
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