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Former Lions linebacker Grant Stuard predicts new defensive end Payton Turner could have a 10+ sack season
Kendrick Law
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Lions minicamp Day 2 injury report: Terrion Arnold gives an update
The Detroit Lions closed out their spring program on Wednesday afternoon with their final minicamp practice. Here’s a look at the latest injury news as we head into a break. As a reminder, these injury notes are not official, but based on my own observations. WR Kendrick Law (ACL) TE Tyler Conklin G Ben Bartch (foot) CB Avonte Maddox (personal) S Kerby Joseph (knee) S Brian Branch (Achilles) Law was officially placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, officially ending his rookie campaign after tearing his ACL during OTAs. Conklin continues to sit with an undisclosed injury. At this time, there doesn’t appear to be any concern about his condition, and tight ends coach Steve Oliver said this week he’s excited to have him aboard, suggesting it’s nothing too serious. “Conk’s the ultimate pro. Year nine coming in, and he wants to be coached, he wants to get better every day,” Oliver said. “He’s grasped the system really well and the guys in the room have been great. He’s been a great addition. I’m just really excited to have him.” Maddox continued to be sidelined with a personal issue, while Joseph and Branch were both on the sidelines supporting the team and helping out with drills. Of note, Lions assistant head coach/safety coach Jim O’Neil said that while he can’t predict how ready Joseph will be for training camp, he is going to need to get some practice work in if he’s going to return to form. “Maybe not every day, but you need to practice. You can’t take a year off of football and expect to go play at an All-Pro level,” O’Neil said. “And that’s everybody at every position. You need to practice to get the timing, to have the chemistry. We’ve got a lot of new guys. So absolutely he needs to practice. Does he need to do it every day? Probably not.” TE Sam LaPorta (back) CB Terrion Arnold (shoulder) It was the same as it’s been for LaPorta: participate in walkthroughs, then work with a trainer during team and positional drills. The Lions tight end denied requests to talk to media after practice. On the other hand, Arnold did talk to the media. He stayed on the field for all of practice, but did not participate in team drills. After practice, he gave an estimate on how he’s feeling. “Enter camp I obviously want to be 100 (percent), but right now I’d say I’m at about 75-80%,” Arnold said. “I think the main thing for me is just knowing that I am healthy now. It’s one of those things you when you have to go through and you have to go out there and play and know that you aren’t 100%. Nobody is at 100%, but just being able to go out there, enter camp knowing that I done had the surgeries, got worked on, feeling better. I’m ready for that.” Lions coach Dan Campbell said getting healthy should be Arnold’s primary goal right now, but when training camp comes, his spot on the starting roster is not guaranteed. “Then it’s on. It’s just about competing,” Campbell said. “We got a lot of good guys in that room and he knows this, he’s got to go earn it.”
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Lions sign three UFL receivers
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The Lions have added a trio of receivers from the UFL on Wednesday. Detroit announced the club has signed Tay Martin , Tarik Black , and Lucky Jackson . Martin and Black were both with the Louisville Kings in 2026, while Martin played for the Columbus Aviators. All three players have also previously spent time in the league. Martin has been with the 49ers, Titans, and Commanders, appearing in seven regular-season games. Black has spent time with the Colts, Jets, Ravens, Steelers, and Dolphins , appearing in one regular season game. Jackson appeared in three games for the Vikings in 2023, also spending time in the CFL. Additionally, Detroit announce the club has placed receive rKendrick Law on injured reserve
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Lions sign three UFL receivers
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The Lions have added a trio of receivers from the UFL on Wednesday. Detroit announced the club has signed Tay Martin, Tarik Black, and Lucky Jackson. Martin and Black were both with the Louisville Kings in 2026, while Martin played for the Columbus Aviators. All three players have also previously spent time in the league. Martin has been with the 49ers, Titans, and Commanders, appearing in seven regular-season games. Black has spent time with the Colts, Jets, Ravens, Steelers, and Dolphins, appearing in one regular season game. Jackson appeared in three games for the Vikings in 2023, also spending time in the CFL. Additionally, Detroit announce the club has placed receive rKendrick Law on injured reserve
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Lions minicamp injury updates: Optimistic news on Sam LaPorta
The Detroit Lions opened up minicamp on Tuesday, but prior to taking the field, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell provided some injury/participation updates. Most notably, he gave a promising outlook for Pro Bowl tight end Sam LaPorta, who has been recovering from back surgery. LaPorta has been part of walkthroughs/jog-throughs for most of the offseason program, but not much else. Campbell believes his rehab is on track and he’s trending toward being available for training camp. “We like where he is going, he is trending the right way,” Campbell said. Let’s jump into the full injury report from Tuesday’s practice—which is unofficial and based on my own observations. WR Kendrick Law (ACL) TE Tyler Conklin G Ben Bartch (foot) CB Avonte Maddox (personal) S Kerby Joseph (knee) S Brian Branch (Achilles) Law, Joseph, and Branch are all expected to miss the rest of the offseason program, and only Joseph appears to have a shot at practicing in training camp. As in previous practices, we did see Branch come out for the last half of practice to chop it up with teammates and help out where he could. Last week, Campbell gave an update on Bartch, admitting that they’re holding him out for precautionary reasons. That said, when Bartch returns to the field, which is expected to be at training camp, he will jump into the left guard competition. “There’s a reason why we brought in Bartch. There’s a reason why (Miles) Frazier is here,” Campell said. “[…] We’re going to let this thing go and see what happens.” Maddox’s absence was not injury related. Campbell said it for was personal reasons. Conklin was out during last week’s OTAs and now he is out for another week, suggesting this may be injury related. It’s unclear at this point what Conklin is dealing with, but it’s worth noting that Campbell did not point out any new, serious injuries with the team. TE Sam LaPorta (back) LaPorta did his normal work during walkthroughs, and then spent a significant amount of practice sprinting and working out with a trainer to the side. QB Teddy Bridgewater CB Ennis Rakestraw (illness) CB Rock Ya-Sin (illness) CB Terrion Arnold (limited) No explanation was given for Bridgwater’s absence last week, but he was back Tuesday. Rakestraw and Ya-Sin returned after missing last week with an illness. Those two split team reps as the first-team outside cornerbacks opposite D.J. Reed . Arnold’s situation is similar to LaPorta. He participated in walkthroughs—on the second-team side of the field—but he also took part in some individual and positional drills. Eventually he left with a trainer, but very late in practice, Arnold did return to the field with his helmet on. At that point, it was too late to get in any team reps, though
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Lions rookie receiver Kendrick Law tears ACL in early season blow
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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Lions OTA injury notes, updates: 2 key players return to practice
The Detroit Lions closed out Week 2 of OTAs with a short practice on Thursday afternoon in front of local media. While the day started with the awful news that fifth-round rookie receiver Kendrick Law suffered a torn ACL earlier in the week, Detroit did get some positive injury news on Thursday. After missing practice last Friday, both cornerback Terrion Arnold and tight end Sam LaPorta participated during the team’s sixth OTA session. Let’s do a full breakdown of attendance for Week 2 of OTAs: Not practicing/seen TE Miles Kitselman OL Ben Bartch S Brian Branch S Kerby Joseph Bartch has now missed two public practices in a row with an undisclosed injury. He was unable to finish his 2025 season with the 49ers due to a foot sprain. It’s not known if that’s what he is currently dealing with at the time of this publishing. Kitselman, an undrafted rookie, was not seen on the practice field after practicing last week. Branch and Joseph continue to miss practices, as expected. Prior to practice, Dan Campbell provided an update on Joseph’s condition , reiterating that they are purposely holding him back, waiting to see how his knee will react to on-field work during training camp. “It’s not worth it right now. We’re just slowly building, continuing to strengthen there,” Campbell said. “He’s getting treatment; he’s done some of these different things in different places to try and help. So I feel good about that. I feel good about that we’ve done everything we can and so has he. So we won’t know. Honestly, we probably won’t know until we get into the thick of training camp.” Returned to practice : TE Sam LaPorta (limited) TE Zach Horton CB Terrion Arnold (limited) LaPorta and Arnold both participated in about 30 minutes of walkthroughs to begin practice. When the team then transitioned to individual and positional drills, both players headed for the locker room. That’s a huge step for LaPorta, who finished last season on injured reserve with a back injury that required surgery. While it’s not a complete surprise that he’s back—coach Dan Campbell noted he had participated in walkthroughs and jog-throughs earlier this offseason—it’s a great sign that he could be ready to go to start the season. A little less is known about Arnold’s condition. He did end last season sidelined with a shoulder injury. It’s unclear if that’s why the Lions are being cautious with him or if it’s another injury he’s dealing with. There’s no public information about Horton’s absence last week, but his return is good news for a player that will be fighting for a roster spot in a competitive tight end room
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Detroit Lions add UDFA rookie WR during OTAs
On Thursday, the Detroit Lions announced they signed undrafted rookie wide receiver Kyre Duplessis to their active roster. This news follows Coach Dan Campbell’s announcement that rookie receiver Kendrick Law tore his ACL during OTAs (organized team activities) in the second week of non-contact practices. Duplessis spent the first four seasons of his college career at Coastal Carolina, playing in 39 games but amassing just 23 receptions for 348 receiving yards and a single touchdown. However, in 2025, Duplessis transferred to Delaware and broke out, registering 60 receptions for 824 yards and five touchdowns, while also adding 19 yards on three rushing attempts. Additionally, Duplessis chipped in on special teams, returning three punts for 73 yards (24.3 yards per return), including a touchdown, as well as two kick returns for 33 yards (16.5 yards on average). While Duplessis played nearly 90% of his snaps on the outside at Delaware, at 5-foot-10, 193 pounds, with 4.6 speed, he projects inside in the NFL. While his game film is limited and difficult to find, in his final collegiate season, Duplessis was utilized as a YAC (yards-after-the-catch) option, and the offense found creative ways to get the ball into his hands: quick slants, sideline shots, and snaps out of the backfield. He may struggle to separate at the NFL level, but he has positive instincts, contact balance, and body control with the ball in his hands. Special teams could be his best path to the field. Duplessis joins a wide receiver room that features solidified starters in Amon-Ra St. Brown , Jameson Williams , and Isaac TeSlaa firmly, while also containing solid depth options in Greg Dortch , Dominic Lovett , Tom Kennedy, Jackson Meeks , Malik Cunningham , and Cedrick Wilson
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Lions sign WR Kyre Duplessis
The Lions lost a receiver to an injury at practice this week and they moved to replace him on the roster on Thursday. The team announced the signing of Kyre Duplessis to the 90-man roster. The news comes shortly after Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced that fifth-round pick Kendrick Law will miss the season with a torn ACL. Duplessis is an undrafted free agent who played at Delaware in 2025. He spent four seasons at Coastal Carolina before transferring and recording 60 catches for 824 yards and five touchdowns. The new Lion will vie for a spot on the depth chart that also features Amon-Ra St. Brown , Jameson Williams , Isaac TeSlaa , Cedrick Wilson, and Greg Dortch
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Lions sign WR Kyre Duplessis
The Lions lost a receiver to an injury at practice this week and they moved to replace him on the roster on Thursday. The team announced the signing of Kyre Duplessis to the 90-man roster. The news comes shortly after Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced that fifth-round pick Kendrick Law will miss the season with a torn ACL. Duplessis is an undrafted free agent who played at Delaware in 2025. He spent four seasons at Coastal Carolina before transferring and recording 60 catches for 824 yards and five touchdowns. The new Lion will vie for a spot on the depth chart that also features Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa, Cedrick Wilson, and Greg Dortch
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Detroit Lions lose rookie WR to a torn ACL
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Kendrick Law has suffered a torn ACL during Organized Team Activities and is likely out for the season. Coach Dan Campbell expressed regret over the injury, while GM Brad Holmes had been impressed with Law's versatility on offense and special teams. The Lions' receiver depth remains strong with Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Isaac TeSlaa, but Law's absence will create opportunities for other reserve players
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Lions rookie WR Kendrick Law tore his ACL
Lions rookie wideout Kendrick Law will have to wait until 2027 to make his NFL debut. Head coach Dan Campbell said at a Thursday press conference that Law tore his ACL during a practice this week. Law will miss the entire season as a result of the injury. The Lions selected Law in the fifth round of this year’s draft. He had 53 catches for 540 yards and three touchdowns at Kentucky last season. Law spent three seasons at Alabama before transferring within the SEC. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa, Cedrick Wilson, and Greg Dortch are the top remaining wideouts in Detroit
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Detroit Lions add veteran wide receiver
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The Detroit Lions have signed veteran wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. to their roster. Wilson, who has played eight seasons in the NFL, joins a young Lions receiving corps and will compete for a spot on the 53-man roster
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Lions sign first-round pick Blake Miller, rest of 2026 draft class
The Lions have taken care of some important business with their rookie class. Detroit announced on Tuesday that the club has signed its 2026 draft class. That means first-round offensive tackle Blake Miller, second-round edge rusher Derrick Moore, fourth-round linebacker Jimmy Rolder, fifth-round cornerback Keith Abney, fifth-round receiver Kendrick Law, sixth-round defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard, and seventh-round defensive lineman Tyre West are all under contract on their rookie four-year deals. Miller is expected to compete to start at right tackle. Penei Sewell, a first-round pick in 2021, had played at right tackle over the last several years. But he’s flipping over to left tackle after Taylor Decker was released by the team in March
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