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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 31
Lions practice squad breakdown: Who could actually play in 2026 and who is really a 2027 project
Detroit brought back 14 familiar players Monday, but some are legitimate in-season depth while others are being given time to develop for 2027. The Detroit Lions have announced their initial 2026 practice squad, and there are a bunch of guys you know, and two open spots left for guys that will be new in town.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31
Lions Signed 14 Players To Practice Squad
The Detroit Lions have signed 14 players to their practice squad, the team announced on Monday. The full list of players includes: QB Luke Altmyer LB
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 31
Detroit Lions 2026 Practice Squad Revealed
The Detroit Lions have revealed their initial 2026 NFL practice squad. General manager Brad Holmes was able to decide which waived players he wanted back, as no Lions player on the waiver wire was awarded to another NFL team.
The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz
How many of the record holders for QB sacks in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
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.
Greg Dortch News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31
Bills Expected To Sign WR Greg Dortch To Practice Squad
According to Draft Diamonds, the Bills are expected to sign WR Greg Dortch to the practice squad. Dortch, 28, signed on with the Jets as an undrafted free agent out of Wake Forest in 2019.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 31
7 Winners, 8 Losers From Detroit Lions 2026 Initial 53-Man Roster
One of the most somber days on the NFL calandar took place on Sunday, as all teams around the league trimmed their roster from as many as 91 players down to 53 players.
Troy Reeder News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31
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
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
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
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.
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 31
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.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 31
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
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
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
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.
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.
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 / 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 / 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.
Terrion Arnold 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.
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.
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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