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Greg Dortch Addresses Stunning Lions Release in First Bills Practice

The Detroit Lions made a bunch of cuts on Sunday to trim their roster to 53 players, and the most surprising cut by far was wide receiver Greg Dortch. Detroit signed Dortch in March, and the expectation was that he would step up as the punt and kick returner, while also being the No.

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Detroit Lions Make Move for Long-Time NFL Veteran

The Detroit Lions moved quickly to keep veteran tight end Tyler Conklin in the building. After releasing him Sunday when the roster was trimmed to 53, Detroit signed him Tuesday to the active roster, placing running back Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve with a back injury.

Isiah Pacheco News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Lions' Best Options to Replace Isiah Pacheco After Injury Setback

The Detroit Lions have a few key players dealing with significant injuries as Week 1 approaches, including running back Isiah Pacheco. Pacheco hasn’t practiced since early August because of an MCL sprain.

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Lions hope Saylors' preseason success carries over into regular season

After placing RB Isiah Pacheco on IR, Lions hope Jacob Saylors' preseason success carries over into regular season

The Detroit Lions hope Saylors can play the Knuckles to Jahmyr Gibbs' Sonic for the time being.

Lions place RB Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve

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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.

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Former Detroit Lions WR Felt Lions Cut Was 'Little Bit Different'

One of the surprise cuts made by the Detroit Lions was making the decision to part ways with veteran wide receiver Greg Dortch. In the offseason, the team made the decision to ink the former Arizona Cardinals wideout to a one-year contract that included over $1 million in guaranteed monies.

Isiah Pacheco News / Field Level Media / September 1

Lions place RB Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve

The Detroit Lions placed veteran running back Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve on Tuesday due to a back injury, sidelining the team's primary backup for at least four weeks.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 1

The Lions’ latest roster moves answered several questions we’ve been asking

A bunch of questions we needed answers to just got answered by the Lions with just three roster moves. The Detroit Lions just made three roster moves on Tuesday, and they answer a ton of questions the Lions have given everyone since Sunday, when they cut down to their initial 53-man roster.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Lions’ biggest mistake on 53-man roster cutdown day ahead of 2026 NFL season

The Detroit Lions were faced with a few dilemmas on roster cutdown day. Detroit trimmed their roster down to the best 53 players ahead of the regular season.

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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.

Isiah Pacheco News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Lions Place RB Isiah Pacheco On IR Among Four Roster Moves

The Detroit Lions announced they have placed RB Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve. The Lions also signed TE Tyler Conklin to the active roster, and signed G Elijah Klein and WR Dominic Lovett to the practice squad.

Isiah Pacheco News / Pro Football Rumors / September 1

Lions Place RB Isiah Pacheco On IR

The Lions will begin their season without their new backup running back. Isiah Pacheco‘s latest injury will lead him to IR, bringing at least a four-game absence.

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Cut Lions rookie with a ton of potential finds a spot on Patriots’ 53-man roster

Hunter cleared waivers after Detroit cut him Sunday, but New England offered the promising undrafted rookie an active-roster opportunity the Lions’ crowded linebacker room couldn’t provide.

Detroit Lions News / TWSN / September 1

The Lions’ 2026 Roster is a Bold Statement to the NFL

The Detroit Lions have finalized their roster for the 2026 NFL season. After the final cuts and waiver wire, the Lions have their 53-man roster, and there were a few surprises.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 1

Detroit Lions NFL Power Ranking After 2026 Initial Roster Cuts

The Detroit Lions are still considered a team that can earn a spot in the postseason and one that can make some noise. While they are not close to being Super Bowl favorites, the young core is among the best in the league.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 1

Every Position Where Detroit Lions Could Add Help in 2026

The Detroit Lions' final cuts have come and gone, and the team is still assembling its practice squad heading into the regular season. As of publication on Tuesday, the Lions have used 15 of their possible 16 practice squad slots.

Tyler Conklin News / Pro Football Rumors / September 1

Lions To Re-Sign TE Tyler Conklin

Tyler Conklin was among the players cut by the Lions on Sunday as they set their initial roster. The veteran tight end is now back in the fold, however.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Lions re-sign veteran with 270 career catches after cutting him

The NFL cut-down day was this past Sunday, as teams moved their rosters to just 53-players. The Detroit Lions made multiple moves, moving players to the PUP list and making cuts.

Greg Dortch News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 1

Fact or Fiction: Losing WR Greg Dortch Hurts Detroit Lions

The most surprising roster decision made by the Detroit Lions was parting ways with veteran wide receiver Greg Dortch. Many fans and pundits attempted to rationalize why general manager Brad Holmes made this decision and incorrectly came up with the conclusion it was some form of roster manipulation.

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Detroit Lions Ink Former Buccaneers OL to Practice Squad

The Detroit Lions have added another competitor to their guard competition via the practice squad. On Monday, the Lions reportedly added Elijah Klein, according to Greg Auman of Fox Sports.

Detroit Lions News / Viral Sports News / September 1

Former Detroit Lions QB Could Land With NFC North Rival

The Detroit Lions have already closed the book on Hendon Hooker, but the quarterback they selected in the third round three years ago is still looking for a foothold in the NFL.

Jared Goff News / TWSN / August 31

The Detroit Lions Can Replace Jared Goff By Adding Joe Milton

Following the 2026 NFL roster cutdown day, the Dallas Cowboys went on to make the surprising move of waivingJoe Milton after he originally made the roster as Dak Prescott‘s backup.

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Seahawks GM John Schneider explains controversial signing of Terrion Arnold

The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks confirmed on Saturday that they had signed former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold amid uncertainty about his future.

Zach Charbonnet Shifts To Reserve/PUP List; Seahawks Reduce Roster To 53

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Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

Lions Place Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph On PUP List; Team Down To 53

The Lions continue to see Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph‘s return timelines stalled. We heard recently both safeties would begin the season on the reserve/PUP list, and Detroit made those moves and more injury-related transactions in moving to 53 today.