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Carnell Tate, Isaac TeSlaa headline Week 5's Regression Files
Denny Carter breaks down air yards data to see which pass catchers are due for positive or negative regression headed into Week 5
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Amon-Ra St. Brown puts Lions up 10-7 over Jets at halftime
The Lions needed most of the first half to find their way to the end zone, but they went into halftime with a lead after finally getting there. Jared Goff found wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown for a four-yard score with 1:36 left to play in the half to put the Lions up 10-7. The Jets were able to move the ball into Lions territory, but a pair of penalties left them to try an unsuccessful Hail Mary on the final play of the second quarter. The Lions used a strong kickoff return by Jacob Saylors to set up their touchdown drive. It also featured Goff hitting wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa on a fourth down to get the ball inside the Jets’ 5-yard-line. Goff is 15-of-22 for 117 yards while being sacked twice. Jahmyr Gibbs has 29 rushing yards and 41 receiving yards while St. Brown has only picked up 19 yards on his four receptions. Geno Smith hit rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq for the Jets’ only touchdown to cap a long drive in the second quarter. The Jets’ first three possessions resulted in punts, however, and the team struggled to find chunk gains until Smith got rolling with Sadiq and the team’s other tight ends on the scoring drive
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Why Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa has limited targets, and when that will change
Detroit Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa has been getting limited targets, but Scottie Montgomery explained how that will change
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Dan Campbell: WR Isaac TeSlaa is going to be just fine
The Lions came into training camp expecting a big jump from wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa in his second season, but the signs of them have been hard to find this summer. Reporters at the team’s practices have not seen TeSlaa impress against Lions defensive backs and he had a shaky game against the Bengals on Thursday. TeSlaa did not have a catch on three targets that included a drop and a pass that went off his helmet for an interception. TeSlaa came into camp ticketed for the third receiver role behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams and head coach Dan Campbell gave no indication that the uneven play has the team questioning his spot in the pecking order. “All it takes is a couple of wins ,” Campbell said, via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press . “Just a couple of wins at critical times against some guys in practice and then in a game to all of a sudden — boom — skyrockets. It goes back up. So sometimes with a young player, it’s a little bit of that pendulum swing, so he’ll be fine. He’s going to be just fine.” Campbell said he doesn’t feel a need to say anything to TeSlaa other than to “just stay the course” as he tries to adjust to his new role on the team. Should that fail to solve the issues, the Lions might have to revisit their plans come the end of the summer
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Isiah Pacheco Has MCL Sprain, Should Be Ready for Week 1
Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco (knee) is dealing with a sprained MCL, but head coach Dan Campbell told the media that the team still feels good about his Week 1 availability, according to beat writer Nolan Bianchi. Pacheco signed a one-year deal in the offseason but having now missed a string of training camp practices, the Lions have leaned on third-year back Sione Vaki to handle an expanded workload as three-time Pro Bowler Jahmyr Gibbs ramps back up from an early training camp hold-in that resulted in him becoming the league's highest paid running back. After splitting the backfield with David Montgomery for his first three seasons, Gibbs is expected to handle close to a bell cow role in 2026, limiting Pacheco's standalone value but making him one of fantasy's most important handcuff backs and a player who can generally be found in the closing rounds of drafts as RotoBaller's RB44
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2026 Detroit Lions 53-man roster prediction: Erik’s pre-training camp edition
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been rolling out my annual Detroit Lions training camp preview articles, highlighting the camp battles and questions surrounding each position group. With the series coming to its conclusion, and training camp just days away from starting, now is the ideal time for me to share my perspective on the team’s 90-man roster. While there is still a ton to be settled with this roster over the next month, this 53-man roster projection is how I believe the Lions would enter the regular season if it started tomorrow. As training camp and the preseason progress, I’ll be updating my projection as the Lions get closer to NFL cutdowns on August 30. But for now, here’s how I see the roster ahead of training camp. QB Jared Goff QB Teddy Bridgewater QB Luke Altmyer Training camp preview: Can Luke Altmyer force a QB3 role? Altmyer has a steep hill to climb in order to crack the 53-man roster; he’ll either need to jump Bridgewater on the depth chart or convince coaches to keep a QB3 on a loaded roster where spots are at a premium. For now, I’m staying chalk and sticking with the two expected quarterbacks. RB Jahmyr Gibbs RB Isiah Pacheco RB Sione Vaki RB Jacob Saylors RB Kye Robichaux RB Jabari Small Training camp preview: How RB roles could shift in 2026 Gibbs is expected to expand his RB1 role this season, which opens the door for Pacheco to take on some special teams duties and could result in fewer running backs needed. However, running backs fit a unique role that special teams coordinator Dave Fipp prefers; therefore, I am expecting the Lions to stick with four backs. WR Amon-Ra St. Brown WR Jameson Williams WR Isaac TeSlaa WR Greg Dortch WR Dominic Lovett WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. WR Jackson Meeks WR Tom Kennedy WR Tay Martin WR Lawrence Keys WR Lucky Jackson WR Tarik Black WR Malik Cunningham IR (season-ending): Kendrick Law Training camp preview: WR depth roles up for grabs On the surface, sticking with only five receivers goes a bit against the norm, but when you explore their usage—especially on game days—it lines up more than you might think. After the first four in this section, I have a lot of questions, but I’m not sure the Lions are ready to give up on Lovett just yet, so I went with him as WR5. Can Wilson, Meeks , or Kennedy convince me to keep a sixth? I’m open to the possibility. TE Sam LaPorta TE Brock Wright TE Tyler Conklin TE Miles Kitselman TE Zach Horton TE Thomas Gordon Training camp preview: How many TEs will make the roster? Despite Conklin starting training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list , I am still expecting him to slide into the Lions’ TE3 role. His absence will open the door for Kitselman, and the more time Conklin is out, the more time the rookie has to impress. These circumstances could result in a switch at TE3 or maybe even the Lions considering keeping a TE4. For now, I’m sticking with the most common expectations. OT Blake Miller OT Penei Sewell OT Larry Borom OT Giovanni Manu OT Devin Cochran Training camp preview: Can Blake Miller win the starting RT job? During coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes’ time in Detroit, the Lions have started the season with only three offensive tackles on their roster, except for 2024, when Manu was a rookie whom they were developing. Now entering year three, Manu’s development is at a crossroads: prove you can earn a spot as a reliable offensive lineman, or we’ll take the risk you pass through waivers and will place you on the practice squad. RG Tate Ratledge LG Christian Mahogany C Cade Mays G Ben Bartch G/T Miles Frazier C/G Juice Scruggs C Seth McLaughlin G/T Colby Sorsdal C/G Michael Niese G Melvin Priestly G/T Mason Miller Training camp preview: How quickly will Cade Mays adapt to scheme? The Lions spent the offseason prioritizing upgrading and deepening the interior offensive line. They’ve developed their youth, spent money at center, traded for depth, and sought out a veteran for competi [... truncated ...]
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15 Detroit Lions entering training camp on the offensive roster bubble
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With training camp just days away, it’s time to start our Bubble Watch series. For those new to the site, every week during training camp and the preseason, our staff of 11 voters will make their predictions for every player we believe is currently on the roster bubble. We’ll both list out a chart of all of our votes, and break down all of the training camp battles and trends for each player. We kick off the series by predicting the fate of 15 different players who I picked as entering training camp on the roster bubble. Below are our predictions, and under that is a more detailed breakdown of each position battle. View Link Assumed in: Jared Goff , Teddy Bridgewater Luke Altmyer: 1 “IN” vote For now, I believe Detroit’s top two quarterback positions are set. That could certainly change if Teddy Bridgewater struggles this preseason, but I think the Lions value his mentorship abilities too much to put him on the bubble. That leaves the conversation as to whether undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer can justify a spot on Detroit’s 53-man roster as QB3. Entering camp, only one staffer—Brett Whitefield—has him in. Assumed in: Jahmyr Gibbs , Isiah Pacheco , Sione Vaki Jacob Saylors : 9 “IN” votes Again, some may take issue with Sione Vaki being an assumed in, but he’s arguably Detroit’s best special team player, and I don’t see the team departing with him. As of now, it really feels like only Jacob Saylors could justify keeping a fourth running back after a strong special teams outing in 2025. But if Kye Robichaux or Jabari Small show out in the preseason, they could work their way onto the bubble. Assumed in: Amon-Ra St. Brown , Jameson Williams , Isaac TeSlaa , Greg Dortch Cedrick Wilson Jr. : 8 “IN” votes Dominic Lovett : 8 votes Tom Kennedy: 1 vote Jackson Meeks : 0 votes Detroit’s 1-4 receivers feel pretty set for the time being, and most of our staff has the Lions keeping two others: veteran Cedrick Wilson Jr. and second-year wideout Dominic Lovett. But a few staffers had Detroit only keeping five receivers, and Tom Kennedy snuck in a vote after some surprise special team contributions last year. I found it mildly surprising that Jackson Meeks didn’t receive a vote, but he also still feels like a bit of a project as he continues to work at both tight end and wideout. Assumed in: Sam LaPorta , Brock Wright Tyler Conklin : 11 “IN” votes Miles Kitselman: 1 vote Zach Horton: 0 votes It should be noted that most Pride of Detroit staffers made their predictions before Conklin was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list to start training cam p . However, we still don’t know the severity of the injury he suffered during spring practices, so it’s still very possible he wins the TE3 spot. That said, undrafted rookie Miles Kitselman—one of Detroit’s most praised UDFA signings—also managed to get in a vote. And if Conklin sits for an extended amount of practices, don’t be surprised if Kitselman, Meeks, or Horton start to get some hype. Assumed in: Penei Sewell , Blake Miller, Larry Borom Giovanni Manu: 3 votes Colby Sorsdal : 0 votes Is this the end of the line for Giovanni Manu? Just about three-fourths of our staff believe so. With the addition of Larry Borom as the clear preferred OT3, Manu will have to show enough growth to justify keeping a fourth offensive tackle. As of right now, the staff isn’t buying it. Assumed in: Tate Ratledge , Cade Mays , Christian Mahogany , Miles Frazier Ben Bartch : 11 votes Juice Scruggs : 11 votes Seth McLaughlin : 0 votes Michael Niese : 0 votes Even though the starting left guard position is up for grabs and there’s a lot of new competition among Detroit’s interior offensive line depth, the entire staff is unanimous agreement about the roster spots filled by this group. Ben Bartch will challenge for the starting left guard position—and should, at worst, be an upgrade of Michael Niese. Meanwhile, Juice Scruggs enters camp as the heavy favorite to win the backup center [... truncated ...]
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Lions News: Detroit plummets in ESPN’s under-25 rankings
For years, the Detroit Lions have been hailed as one of the teams with the most young and promising talent. After years of great drafts from general manager Brad Holmes, Detroit not only had blue-chip players, but blue-chip players that would be in Detroit for years and years to come. But is that era coming to an end? Aaron Schatz of ESPN ranked NFL teams by the amount of talent they had that is under 25 years old. After placing sixth in the rankings last year, the Lions fell all the way to 23rd. Per Schatz, the Lions only have a single blue-chip player under 25 years old: running back Jahmyr Gibbs. But he does mention some players who could take a big step toward being key fixtures in Detroit. “Wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa is also 24, while Blake Miller , a first-round rookie tackle, is 22,” Schatz wrote. “On defense, safety/nickelback Brian Branch will likely be back on the field after recovering from an Achilles tear when he turns 25 in October. Last year’s first-round pick, defensive tackle Tyleik Williams , is still 23. Cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. , who has battled injuries, is 24, while second-round rookie edge rusher Derrick Moore is 23.” Of course, it’s worth noting that 25 years old is a pretty arbitrary cut-off, and it specifically hurts the Lions this year. That’s because Penei Sewell , Jameson Williams , Sam LaPorta , Aidan Hutchinson Jack Campbell, and Kerby Joseph are all currently 25 years old. All of those players have the opportunity to play in Detroit for a long time and still have plenty of time left in their prime. At the same time, it does feel like this is a strike against the Lions’ two most recent draft classes. In 2024, the misses on Terrion Arnold , Ennis Rakestraw, and Giovanni Manu are starting to hurt. It’s far too early to judge the 2025 draft class, but if Tyleik Williams , Tate Ratledge , and Isaac TeSlaa don’t take Year 2 jumps, it could leave the Lions in a tough spot. Young, cheap talent is critical to offset Detroit’s aging and expensive core players. At this point, I wouldn’t put too much stock into this ranking given how much 25-year-old talent Detroit has. However, if they continue to plummet in these rankings in the years to come, there will be some serious questions to answer. Our Feed Post of the Day comes from West.of.Woodward who makes a compelling argument that Detroit’s investment in pass protection could help out the rushing offense: Great profile on Lions offensive assistant coach Marques Tuiasosopo here from Detroit Football network, including some background on how he helps Jared Goff prepare each week. [Also, happy anniversary to Justin Rogers, as he enters Year 3 of his independent venture ] Cody Alexander is a great follow on Twitter. Here are two nice breakdowns of Detroit’s defense from last year and a reminder of a few good things Kelvin Sheppard cooked up last year: Colton Pouncy of The Athletic has 6 (or 10?) Lions players with the most to gain/lose this training camp . Here’s a rare clip of a crew of ESPN talking heads being optimistic about the Lions: A fun look at the’ 20 biggest trades in the last 30 years in all Detroit sports , from Detroit News’ John Niyo. Spoiler: the Matthew Stafford/Jared Goff trade is No. 1. Only one other Lions trade makes the list. Can you guess it?
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2026 Detroit Lions 53-man roster prediction: Pre-training camp
We’re just over a week away from the Detroit Lions opening training camp for the 2026 season. With that in mind, I figured now was a good time to give my own perspective on the team’s 90-man roster and what it may look like after the dust of camp and the preseason has settled. Obviously, the outlook of this projection will change over the next month as the players jockey for spots. But here’s how I believe the roster stands before the players take the field. QB Jared Goff QB Teddy Bridgewater QB Luke Altmyer I am not counting out rookie UDFA Luke Altmyer winning a roster spot by the end of training camp, but the much more likely scenario is that he sticks around on the practice squad to continue his development. But if he balls out in the preseason, it could produce an interesting conversation. RB Jahmyr Gibbs RB Isiah Pacheco RB Sione Vaki RB Jacob Saylors RB Kye Robichaux RB Jabari Small Gibbs through Vaki are essentially locks to me. The question is whether Detroit should carry a fourth running back. Generally, they do , and when the Lions chose Saylors over Craig Reynolds last season, I think it was a revelation of how much they value his special teams. TE Sam LaPorta TE Brock Wright TE Tyler Conklin TE Zach Horton TE Thomas Gordon TE Miles Kitselman The Lions have recently only kept three tight ends on their roster, but I do wonder if last year’s depleted depth will make them reconsider in 2026. It’s hard for me to pick between Horton, Gordon, and Kitselman with little observations on each. If Drew Petzing plans on running more 13 personnel in Detroit, the Lions would almost certainly keep a fourth. However, they also invested highly in their wide receiver group, so I’m not convinced 13 personnel is coming to Detroit. Therefore, I’m keeping three tight ends for now. WR Amon-Ra St. Brown WR Jameson Williams WR Isaac TeSlaa WR Greg Dortch WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. WR Dominic Lovett WR Jackson Meeks WR Tom Kennedy WR Tay Martin WR Lawrence Keys WR Lucky Jackson WR Tarik Black WR Malik Cunningham When I made my initial picks for the 53-man roster, I was only at 52 players with Dominic Lovett out. He’s thus far underwhelmed as both a receiver (too many drops) and special teams (just 50 snaps his rookie season). However, Detroit invested in him, and he could see a Year 2 jump. I very much considered Jackson Meeks here, especially considering I went light at tight end, but I still think he is a work in progress at both WR and TE. OT Blake Miller OT Penei Sewell OT Larry Borom OT Giovanni Manu OT Devin Cochran Giovanni Manu was also one of my last players in. Admittedly, he may spend most weeks as an inactive in this role, but I do think Detroit would be willing to give him one more year to develop. After all, Larry Borom is only on a one-year deal. I’m still giving Manu a shot to become the OT3 of the future, even if if the door to a starting offensive tackle job is closed for him. iOL Christian Mahogany iOL Cade Mays iOL Tate Ratledge iOL Ben Bartch iOL Miles Frazier iOL Juice Scruggs i OL Seth McLaughlin iOL Melvin Priestly iOL Michael Niese iOL Mason Miller OL Colby Sorsdal I do like the depth here, and I think the Lions would be wise to keep as many of these players as they can. Barch and Scruggs are two experienced players who provide solide depth. Frazier will not only compete for the starting left guard spot, but he brings tackle versatility and has plenty of potential entering his first training camp (after missing all of last year’s practices). I’m not sure anyone else on the depth chart can realistically challenge for a starting position, but I am admittedly intrigued by Seth McLaughlin . It’s just hard to see him winning the backup center job after Detroit traded for Scruggs. EDGE Aidan Hutchinson EDGE DJ Wonnum EDGE Derrick Moore EDGE Ahmed Hassanein EDGE Payton Turner EDGE Anthony Lucas EDGE Eric O’Neill Three edge defenders sounds like a small amount, and I would have loved to find a place for Ahmed Has [... truncated ...]
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Lions expect a big Year 2 from Isaac TeSlaa
Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa made some of the most spectacular catches of any player in the NFL last season. He also had long stretches when he didn’t contribute much of anything. This year, the expectation is for TeSlaa to keep making the big plays, but also contribute more tough catches every week. Toward that end, TeSlaa said the offseason work he did with his own personal trainer made him stronger, and he believes that showed up during the Lions’ offseason program. “I felt like that really helped me get my body back and kind of restore some of that twitchiness I had before,” TeSlaa said, via Jacob Richman of MLive.com. “Just naturally kind of getting it through that but also going through receiver drills and all the training regiments that they have us going through, I felt like it’s really prepared me well.” Lions wide receivers coach Scottie Montgomery says the change in TeSlaa’s conditioning is noticeable. “He’s so much stronger,” Montgomery said. “What I like to do is I like to watch where we were, especially from an athleticism standpoint, to where he is now. It’s not even close.” As a rookie last year, TeSlaa caught six touchdown passes, but he did it on just 16 catches. This year, the Lions want him to keep finding the end zone, but to catch a lot more than just one pass a game
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Lions expect a big Year 2 from Isaac TeSlaa
The Lions are anticipating a significant sophomore season from wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa, who impressed with spectacular catches throughout his rookie NFL campaign
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The Bear’s Den, July 15, 2026
This article from the Chicago Bears' perspective on July 15, 2026, touches on various topics including stadium financing, potential free agent fits, training camp previews, and team news. Notably, edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney is highlighted as a potential free agent target for the Bears to bolster their pass rush. Additionally, rookie linebacker Keyshaun Elliott is mentioned as a player with the potential to make an immediate impact on special teams
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Lions roster preview: Isaac TeSlaa’s moment in the league is now
Previewing the 2026 season for Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa
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Which Lions player will take the biggest jump in 2026?
Several Detroit Lions players are poised for significant development and performance jumps in 2026, with the article highlighting both Year 2 candidates and other players who may take longer to find their footing. Key players discussed include Tyleik Williams, Isaac TeSlaa, Tate Ratledge, Terrion Arnold, Ennis Rakestraw, and Alim McNeill, with their potential for improvement linked to health, increased opportunities, and competition for starting roles
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9 winners from Detroit Lions OTAs, minicamp
Before we get into my list of the nine biggest winners from Detroit Lions OTAs and minicamp, let’s make one thing clear: jobs are not won in the spring. Practices are very low-key, and coaches are using most of the time to start installing the playbook and getting their players up to speed mentally. At the same time, our first look at the 2026 Detroit Lions also allows us to see where the depth chart initially stands heading into training camp. And having talked with just about every coach on staff over the past month, we also have some initial impressions to work with. So with that in mind, here are my nine biggest winners from the spring program. With Sam LaPorta limited to walkthroughs and veteran Tyler Conklin missing the last couple weeks of practice, it was very interesting to see that it was undrafted rookie Miles Kitselman getting some time with the first and second-team offense. Kitselman received a modest $115,000 guaranteed in his UDFA contract , so he’s by no means a lock to make the roster. But amongst very young depth, Kitselman appeared to be the early standout. All the early indications of a Year 2 jump for Isaac TeSlaa are there. He’s been uncontested third receiver alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams , and coaches have really praised just how comfortable he looks. “He is just steady, he’s steady, he is consistent for a young guy, he doesn’t get frazzled,” coach Dan Campbell said. “I mean this as a compliment, what he’s done out here is in the spring, Phase II, OTAs and all of that, it has just been very—there’s been nothing like flashy about it, and that is a good thing.” And he’s apparently improved on several things, from his breaks to his overall strength. “He’s done a good job of going and getting the football since he’s been here and then now at the top of his breaks, they’re so much cleaner,” receivers coach Scottie Montgomery said. “He’s so much stronger. Last year, what I like to do is I like to watch where we were, especially from an athleticism standpoint to where he is now. It’s not even close.” When the David Montgomery trade down, I admittedly looked at Scruggs as a throw-in piece. While he had 20 games of starting experience, I figured he’d be a bubble player who would have to really prove himself to land a spot on the 53. Now, I have him just outside of a “lock.” Why? Well, because he’s consistently been the backup center during all of the spring, and because he’s also been repping at the other two interior offensive line spots, including some brief time with the starters at left guard. On top of that, apparently the Lions front office made it clear that they really wanted him as part of the Montgomery trade. “He really wants me here,” Scruggs told Detroit Football Network regarding Lions GM Brad Holmes. “He likes my game. So, it’s just like a relief, like a fresh start.” When the Lions went into a five-man front this spring and were in need of a 4i or 5-tech, it was almost always Tyler Lacy who was the first man up. Maybe that’s because Levi Onwuzurike is still working his way back from his torn ACL from last year, but I think it’s more than that. Let’s not forget that Lacy played 237 defensive snaps for this team last year and is still just 26 years old. “He kind of jumped on and picked up the scheme and just took off and kind of ran with it,” Lions defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers said. “So far, I thought he’s had a really good spring. He’s another piece that adds another piece that’s gonna make probably some hard decisions for Dan and Brad down the road.” It’s worth noting that Lacy will not only have to hold off Onwuzurike, but Ahmed Hassanein added some weight and strength and will also be competing for that big end position. Turner came to Detroit with a ton of questions about him. A former first-round pick, he’s seen his career fizzle out largely due to injury. He’s got a tough road to the roster with D.J. Wonnum and Derrick Moore added this offseason, but to [... truncated ...]
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Detroit Lions sign 2 WRs fresh off UFL Championship
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According to UFL journalist James Larsen, the Detroit Lions are signing two new wide receivers—both fresh off of winning the UFL Championship over the past weekend. Lucky Jackson and Tarik Black have agreed to join Detroit, although those signings are not yet official. This past UFL season, Jackson and Black ranked second and third on the Louisville Kings in receiving yards, helping the team go 6-4 in the regular season—including six wins in their final seven games. Jackson finished with a team-high 32 reception to go with 392 yards and two touchdowns. Black pitched in 27 catches for 388 yards and three touchdowns. Jackson also served as the team’s primary punt returner, avering 11.9 yards on nine attempts. Black, 28, went undrafted in 2021 after splitting his time in college at Michigan and Texas. He bounced around in the NFL, having short stints with the Colts , Jets , Ravens , Steelers , and Dolphins. However, he has only made one NFL game appearance—a Week 18 game in his rookie season in which he caught a single pass on two targets. At 6-foot-3, 213 pounds, Black adds some much-needed size to the Lions’ wide receiver room. In fact, only Isaac TeSlaa (6-foot-4, 214) measures in bigger than him. Jackson went undrafted in 2020, but his football route first took him to the CFL, where he played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Edmonton Elks, but only appeared in a single game in the Canadian league. After that stint, he went to the XFL and thrived, posting 36 catches for 573 yards and five touchdowns in a single season. That led to him being named All-XFL, and he parlayed that into an opportunity with the Minnesota Vikings in 2023. He initially survived training camp, and spent most of the season on the practice squad—getting three brief call-ups and seeing mostly special teams work. He spent all of 2024 on the Vikings’ practice squad, and was cut from the team entirely in September of 2025, before moving to the UFL. The Draft Wire has a nice interview/profile of Jackson from back in 2020 , where he claims his football IQ and work ethic are his biggest strengths. The two will now joint a spirited competition among Detroit’s receiving depth. While Amon-Ra St. Brown , Jameson Williams , and Isaac TeSlaa are undoubtedly safe, there are no guarantees for the rest of the depth, especially after rookie Kendrick Law suffered a torn ACL earlier this offseason. That includes Greg Dortch , Dominic Lovett , Jackson Meeks , Tom Kennedy, and Cedrick Wilson, among others. Detroit had a few vacancies on their 90-man roster, so no corresponding moves are necessary, but we’ll see if the Lions have any more transactions when they make it official
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Dan Campbell: Isaac TeSlaa feels like a veteran right now
There could be some good things ahead for Lions second-year receiver Isaac TeSlaa. A third-round pick last season, TeSlaa had some strong moments as a rookie, making six touchdown receptions — including some impressive circus catches. With a full season under TeSlaa’s belt, head coach Dan Campbell said on Tuesday that the young wideout has put together a strong offseason. “His growth took off and he did — he got a little bit better every week ,” Campbell said in his press conference. “He became, I would tell you, by the end of the year, we had a lot of trust in. We believed he could do a lot of jobs. He’s just steady. He’s steady, he’s consistent for a young guy, doesn’t get frazzled. And I mean this as a compliment, what he’s done out here in the spring — Phase II, OTAs, all that — it’s just been very [steady]. There’s been nothing flashy about it. And that’s a good thing. “He is just consistent and where we expected him to be at this point, this time for Year 2, is exactly where we want him — and I’d say probably even a little bit more, man. You’re impressed. He feels like a veteran right now.” TeSlaa finished his rookie season with 16 receptions for 239 yards with six touchdowns. He was third on the team in TD receptions behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams
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Lions rookie receiver Kendrick Law tears ACL in early season blow
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One Lions rookie will have to wait an extra year to make his NFL debut Head coach Dan Campbell announced Thursday that fifth-round pick Kendrick Law tore his ACL and will miss the 2026 season. “I hate it for him. This kid was doing a good job,” Campbell said. “But it’s part of it. Harsh reality, but he’ll get it out the way early and have his whole career in front of him.” Law was drafted out of Kentucky after catching 53 passes for 540 yards and three touchdowns. But what really helped his draft stock was his experience on special teams where he was a strong punt and kick returner in the SEC. Law committed to Alabama out of high school and stayed for three years. He didn’t get much playing time, logging just one touchdown over that span. The Shreveport, Louisiana native was ready to compete in a solid receiver room in Detroit that includes starters Amon-Ra St. Brown , Jameson Williams , and Isaac TeSlaa . Injuries are a part of football, but for the Lions last year, they derailed what was a promising season. They took away almost their entire starting defensive backfield when safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph were sidelined late in the season. Cornerback Terrion Arnold also missed half of the season with a torn right shoulder. On offense, the biggest loss was tight end Sam LaPorta , who had a herniated disk in November and did not return for the rest of the season. Those injuries led to the Lions missing the playoffs with a 9-8 record. The elimination from the postseason stopped a two-year streak of reaching the playoffs. Just two years ago the Lions were on the cusp of making the Super Bowl, but ended up losing to the 49ers. The Lions are hoping this injury is not a sign of things to come in the 2026 season, as they have proven to be contenders when healthy
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