We’re now less than two weeks away from the start of the 2026 NFL Season, and the Detroit Lions, who will be out to prove that they belong back at the top of the NFC North Division, have their full 53-man roster officially set. The Lions, who trimmed several names from their roster to be […] The post Lions Complete Practice Squad With Wide Receiver Addition appeared first on HEAVY.

The Detroit Lions have signed offensive lineman Elijah Klein and wide receiver Dominic Lovett, filling the final two spots on their 2026 practice squad.

Detroit's preseason victory over Washington did not help everyone competing for a roster spot. Five Lions saw their cases become more difficult with only one preseason game remaining.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has been excited about the battle at the end of the wide receiver depth chart. However, it takes him a while before he mentions the name of the second-year draft pick Dominic Lovett.As John Whiticar of Pride of Detroit points out, Lovett has hurt his roster chances in the preseason. […] The post Lions Second-Year Draft Pick Losing Roster Battle appeared first on HEAVY.

Keep a close eye on Dominic Lovett this week as he works to secure a spot on the Detroit Lions' 53-man roster.

Mike Payton breaks down Dominic Lovett's costly drops and why they could push him toward the practice squad.

It's officially game day for the Detroit Lions, as the team will square off against the Cincinnati Bengals in the preseason opener at Paycor Stadium on Thursday. Dan Campbell's squad has been practicing against each other for about two weeks, but will now have the chance to translate their practice play into a game. With most of the Lions' starters set to sit out versus the Bengals, much of the focus will be on the backups and players on the bubble.

The battle for the final wide receiver spots is one of the most underrated storylines of training camp for the Detroit Lions. Detroit usually keeps five, or at most six, receivers on its initial 53-man roster, which is normal for most teams.

The Detroit Lions will play a football game for the first time in over seven months on Thursday, as Dan Campbell's squad will travel to Paycor Stadium to square off against the Cincinnati Bengals. With Detroit set to sit most of its starters against Cincinnati, Thursday's contest is the perfect opportunity for players on the bubble to bolster their roster cases and potentially move up the depth chart. There are only a few weeks of camp left before cutdown day on Aug. 30, when the Lions need to trim their roster down to 53 players.