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2026 Detroit Lions practice squad, waiver wire tracker
The Detroit Lions are in the midst of making several difficult decisions as they must reduce their roster from 91 to 53 players by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday night. But the Lions won’t have time to rest because, in the 24 hours after cutdowns, they must also go through the league’s waiver wire process, […]
2026 Detroit Lions final roster bubble predictions on defense
The Detroit Lions have a ton of decisions to make on Sunday afternoon, as the deadline to get to roster to 53 players is 6 p.m. ET. And, personally, I believe most of the tough decisions are on the defensive side of the ball. That’s highlighted by our final edition of 2026 Detroit Lions Bubble […]
Final predictions for 2026 Detroit Lions roster bubble players on offense
With the final preseason game in the books, it’s decision time for the Detroit Lions. For months, players have made their case for the 53-man roster both on and off the field, and by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, the Lions must make those final decisions. On Saturday night, our staff made those same tough […]
What is the Detroit Lions’ toughest 53-man roster decision?
Welcome to the worst day on the entire NFL calendar. On Sunday, by 6 p.m. ET, all 32 NFL teams must shave their roster down to 53 players. For teams that carried 90 men for months, that means ending the dreams of 37 players per team—or 1,184 people losing their jobs. Sure, nearly half of […]
NFL waiver wire explained: Which Detroit Lions are impacted
The NFL and the Detroit Lions will close out their preseason on Saturday, and by 6 p.m. ET Sunday, teams must reduce their rosters to 53 players. For the Lions, that will mean removing 38 players from their 91-man offseason roster, a daunting task that will need to be accomplished in roughly 24 hours after […]
2026 Detroit Lions roster cuts tracker: Latest news, moves to 53-man roster
With the preseason complete, the Detroit Lions’ next step on the NFL schedule is to reduce their roster from 91 to 53 players. All 32 teams have until Sunday at 6 p.m. ET to make their final decisions, though many will begin to waive/release players ahead of the deadline. To keep you up to date on the […]
6 Detroit Lions who improved their practice squad chances in preseason finale
The preseason finale is not just about making a push for a roster spot. For many of these Detroit Lions players, it was their final audition to stay in the organization. The practice squad is as much a target as the initial 53-man roster for many players buried on the depth chart. Barring a massive […]
Final 2026 Detroit Lions 53-man roster prediction: Jeremy Reisman edition
As Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said following the team’s preseason finale, their win over the Indianapolis Colts provided some clarity at some positions and muddied the water at others. Both Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes will have some tough decisions ahead—and little time to make those roster choices. But I did my best […]
5 takeaways from the Lions’ preseason finale vs. Colts
Saturday saw the preseason finale for the Detroit Lions take place at Lucas Oil Stadium against the Indianapolis Colts. The Lions would come away with the victory, 25-16, but the final score from an exhibition isn’t the main takeaway from this one. With so much at stake for the player’s competing for a spot on […]
Detroit Lions final 53-man roster prediction: Erik Schlitt edition
With the Detroit Lions’ final preseason game on the books, the front office and coaching staff are now tasked with reducing their 91-man roster down to 53 players by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, a challenging task to complete over the next 24 hours. As is tradition, Jeremy Reisman and I will each publish our own projections […]
Lions, Colts recap: QB Josh Dobbs makes big statement in preseason win
One of the biggest questions heading into the Detroit Lions’ preseason finale was at backup quarterback. Veteran Josh Dobbs and rookie Luke Altmyer appeared to be nearly even going into Saturday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. And while Altmyer got the start, it was Dobbs who made the biggest statement. Dobbs led three of the […]
Lions vs. Colts preseason game live chat, discussion
The Detroit Lions preseason comes to a merciful end on Saturday afternoon with a 1 p.m. ET bout with the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. While it’s not the most exciting game to watch from a casual fan standpoint, don’t make the mistake of calling this a “meaningless game.” For a few dozen players […]
16 Detroit Lions fighting for rosters spots in preseason finale
Earlier this week, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell noted that because of the team’s quick turnaround from their preseason game (Saturday, 1 p.m. ET) and the roster cuts deadline (Sunday, 6 p.m. ET), the team will have to have many of their roster decisions already made by the time they take the field against the […]
Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Preseason Game 3 vs. Colts
Ahead of every Detroit Lions game in 2026, we will provide readers with an updated depth chart of the team’s roster based on what we are seeing at practices, with this installment representing where we believe the Lions roster sits heading into preseason Game 3 against the Indianapolis Colts. In the Lions’ first preseason game against the […]
How to watch Lions vs. Colts preseason: TV, time, online streaming
It’s last call for the 2026 NFL preseason. The Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts face off in the penultimate game of the exhibition season. Thus far, 28 teams have concluded their preseason slate and are preparing for roster cuts, which are due by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 30. The Lions, however, still have […]
Lions fans believe Luke Altmyer is favorite for QB2 job headed into preseason finale
Earlier this week, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, sponsored by the folks at FanDuel Sportsbook, and asked Detroit Lions fans: Which Lions QB is the favorite for the backup job heading into the preseason finale? The battle for QB2 on the Lions’ 2026 roster could come down to the final moments of the […]
Best Lions content of the week: Goff, St. Brown discuss their telepathy
The connection between a quarterback and wide receiver is one of the more storied partnerships in all of sports, and for good reason. So many details go into the artistry that occurs between the two positions on gameday. And if you are looking for proof, just ask one of the best duos in NFL—Detroit Lions […]
What will you be looking for in the Lions’ preseason finale against the Colts?
Just like that, Detroit Lions training camp is officially complete. After about four weeks of practices, the last hurdles standing between the team and the regular season are the final preseason season game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, and cut-down day on Sunday where coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes will be […]
Detroit Lions backup quarterback race highlights preseason finale
The Detroit Lions enter their final preseason game with likely most of their roster spots decided, but one that may still be up in the air is the backup quarterback job. Entering training camp, there likely wasn’t going to be much drama at the position. However, Teddy Bridgewater’s abrupt retirement midway through camp forced the […]
Dan Campbell delivers an awesome message to high school football players
Thursday night, high school football teams around the state kicked off their 2026 season. For some kids, it’s the last “opening week” of football they’ll ever play at an organized level. Several hours before football kicked off in the state of Michigan, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell delivered an awesome message to the high school […]
Observations: Detroit Lions offense closes camp with strong scrimmage
The Detroit Lions closed out training camp with a competitive scrimmage-style practice. And after a very strong month from the Lions defense, it was nice to see the offense put together a solid string of practices to close out camp. As a reminder, you can get the latest news on injuries and participation in these […]
Detroit Lions training camp injury news: Very shorthanded at center
The Detroit Lions have had some bad luck at center, and that may continue moving forward. It started when Cade Mays suffered a fractured wrist and backup Juice Scruggs missed time with his own injury. Scruggs is thankfully back and set to be the starter. But, now, with training camp concluded on Thursday, the Lions […]
Detroit Lions sign CB, place EDGE on IR
The Detroit Lions are holding their final training camp practice of the 2026 offseason on Thursday, but that doesn’t mean the front office is done trying to find solutions for the roster. The Lions still have one preseason game remaining, and with a few injuries in the secondary, they’ve signed corner Eric Scott Jr. to […]
Lions injury updates: Isiah Pacheco has a new injury
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell provided a few new injury updates prior to the team’s final training camp practice on Thursday, and unfortunately, it’s not all good news. Primarily, Campbell broke news that backup running back Isiah Pacheco is dealing with a new back injury, and his timeline for a return is unclear. “I can’t […]
NFL roster cuts: 4 rules you need to know and what they mean for Detroit Lions
NFL roster cuts are right around the corner. By 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 30, all teams must have their rosters reduced to the 53-man maximum. It’s a dark day in the NFL, and it involves some really tough decisions from front offices. Player talent will drive most of those decisions, but there are […]
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