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Detroit Lions reportedly sign former Illinois QB Luke Altmyer
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Shortly after the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions brought in a new quarterback.
Former Illinois starter Luke Altmyer signed with the team as an undrafted free agent, according to multiple reports .
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After transferring from Ole Miss in December 2022, Altmyer started 35 games for the Illini. During his three-year tenure in Champaign, he completed 64.4% of his pass attempts, throwing for 7,607 yards and 57 touchdowns. He also tossed 21 interceptions.
Luke Altmyer #9 of the Illinois Fighting Illini throws a pass against the Western Illinois Leathernecks during the first half at Memorial Stadium on August 29, 2025, in Champaign, Illinois.
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He will join a roster that has just two quarterbacks on it: starter Jared Goff and veteran backup Teddy Bridgewater . Goff hasn't missed a game since Week 17 of the 2021 season. In 2025, he logged 98.5% of the team's offensive snaps at quarterback. The 33-year-old Bridgewater, meanwhile, just began his third stint with the organization after signing with the Lions in March .
Contact Rainer Sabin at rsabin@freepress.com .
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions reportedly sign former Illinois QB Luke Altmyer
