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Jets Signing LB Troy Reeder To PS

Jets Signing LB Troy Reeder To PS

Per Connor Hughes, the Jets are signing veteran LB Troy Reeder to their practice squad after he was let go by the Lions yesterday. 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.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 31
Lions insider legitimately ‘stunned’ by 1 major roster cut

Lions insider legitimately ‘stunned’ by 1 major roster cut

The Detroit Lions faced some tough choices on cutdown day this season. Detroit will enter Week 1 without a few of their defensive starters, including Kerby Joseph who on the PUP list.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 31
5 NFL Roster-Cut Casualties Detroit Lions Should Target Immediately

5 NFL Roster-Cut Casualties Detroit Lions Should Target Immediately

With NFL teams having set their initial 53-man rosters Sunday, a plethora of intriguing talent has now become available.  For the Detroit Lions, this provides

Brad Holmes News / A to Z Sports / August 31
Brad Holmes deserves blame for the Lions’ bad 2024 draft — but the numbers after Sunday say he shouldn’t get all of it, he might even deserve a little praise

Brad Holmes deserves blame for the Lions’ bad 2024 draft — but the numbers after Sunday say he shouldn’t get all of it, he might even deserve a little praise

We tracked all 257 players through the 2026 roster cuts. Nearly four in 10 are already off their drafting teams, while only 27 meet a strict three-year starter test.

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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 31
4 players the Lions should target after cuts, including two guards who could actually compete to start

4 players the Lions should target after cuts, including two guards who could actually compete to start

Robert Jones and Cordell Volson bring legitimate starting experience at guard, while Will Levis and McKinnley Jackson offer Detroit two intriguing upside swings at positions worth addressing.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

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 / Detroit Lions on SI / August 31
4 Key Takeaways From Detroit Lions Initial 53-Man Roster

4 Key Takeaways From Detroit Lions Initial 53-Man Roster

Roster cuts have come and gone, and the first edition of the 2026 Detroit Lions active roster is here. NFL teams were required to finalize their rosters by 6 p.m.

Kerby Joseph News / A to Z Sports / August 31
It’s time for the Lions to give their fans something on Kerby Joseph and the direction this is going; the hardest question is getting impossible to ignore

It’s time for the Lions to give their fans something on Kerby Joseph and the direction this is going; the hardest question is getting impossible to ignore

Joseph will miss Detroit’s first four games after being moved to Reserve/PUP, extending an injury timeline that has remained frustratingly difficult to define.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 31
Biggest Surprises From Detroit Lions Final 2026 Roster Cuts

Biggest Surprises From Detroit Lions Final 2026 Roster Cuts

The Detroit Lions made many transactions on Sunday, reaching the 53-man limit of their active roster as the regular season approaches. General manager Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell made moves throughout Sunday, though the moves weren't officially announced until late in the evening after the deadline had already passed.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 31
Seahawks GM John Schneider explains controversial signing of Terrion Arnold

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

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.

Jackson Meeks News / Athlon Sports / August 30
Jackson Meeks' Move to Tight End Became the Lions' Best Summer Storyline

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.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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.

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

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.

Brian Branch News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 30
Lions make unfortunate Brian Branch move before 2026 season

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.

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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

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 / A to Z Sports / August 30
Detroit Lions Initial 53-man roster: Full list of cuts, surprise survivors and reserve moves

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

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.

Greg Dortch News / A to Z Sports / August 30
The Lions’ shocking Greg Dortch cut may not be what it looks like

The Lions’ shocking Greg Dortch cut may not be what it looks like

Because Dortch is a vested veteran who can immediately re-sign, Detroit could be temporarily using his roster spot to protect injured players and younger talent during the cutdown process.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 30
Why Lions' Super Bowl window hasn't closed yet

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.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 29
Seahawks' Terrion Arnold saga takes predictable turn

Seahawks' Terrion Arnold saga takes predictable turn

The Seattle Seahawks made the somewhat surprising decision to sign Terrion Arnold.

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Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 29
Josh Dobbs puts up solid performance in Lions' preseason finale

Veteran QB Josh Dobbs puts up solid performance in Lions' preseason finale

Dobbs showed he's still a capable NFL quarterback on Saturday.

Lions DE Payton Turner Lands On IR
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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?

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

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

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.

Bears may have made a decision about Gervon Dexter Sr.'s future
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Isiah Pacheco News / Field Level Media / August 27
Lions RB Isiah Pacheco dealing with back injury

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

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.

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Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 22
Lions' backup situation for Jared Goff just got more complicated

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.

Sam LaPorta's injury is troubling for the Detroit Lions
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