Lions training camp roster: What to know about every player

By admin — In News — August 2, 2026

   ​The Detroit Lions enter training camp with high expectations, but also questions surrounding exactly how the 2026 roster will shake out. As the team takes the field to forge the new squad, here’s what you need to know about every player:0: RB Jahmyr GibbsVitals: 5 feet 9, 202 pounds.The buzz: Has an NFL-record 49 total touchdowns in his first three NFL seasons and will play an even bigger role on offense this fall.1: WR Jameson WilliamsVitals: 6-1, 184.The buzz: Speedy receiver has upped his receptions and yards each of past three seasons.2: QB Luke AltmyerVitals: 6-1, 213.The buzz: Undrafted rookie from Illinois battling for backup QB job.2: DB Ennis Rakestraw Jr.Vitals: 5-11, 192.The buzz: Second-round pick in 2024 limited to 46 defensive snaps past two seasons because of injuries.3: P Jack FoxVitals: 6-2, 218.The buzz: First-team All-Pro in 2024 had two touchbacks in 56 punts last year.4: DB D.J. ReedVitals: 5-9, 190.The buzz: Lions’ top cornerback missed time with a severe hamstring injury in 2025.5: QB Teddy BridgewaterVitals: 6-2, 217.The buzz: Back as the Lions’ No. 2 QB after spending last season with Tampa Bay Buccaneers.8: WR Greg DortchVitals: 5-7, 183.The buzz: No. 4 WR and return man spent past three seasons with new Lions OC Drew Petzing with the Arizona Cardinals.9: DL Derrick MooreVitals: 6-3, 260.The buzz: Second-round pick had a team-leading 10 sacks for Michigan last year.10: RB Isiah PachecoVitals: 5-10, 210.The buzz: Physical runner expected to spell Jahmyr Gibbs on offense.11: LB Damone ClarkVitals: 6-2, 240.The buzz: Could force his way into linebacker rotation because of coverage ability.11: WR Lucky JacksonVitals: 6-1, 185.The buzz: One of four UFL receivers Lions signed late in spring.12: WR Tarik BlackVitals: 6-3, 213.The buzz: One-time Michigan product played with Jackson on UFL-champion Louisville Kings.12: DB Thomas HarperVitals: 5-8, 195.The buzz: Played well in nine fill-in starts at safety for Lions last season.13: TE Jackson MeeksVitals: 6-2, 235.The buzz: Switching to tight end full-time after signing with the Lions as a UDFA receiver.14: WR Amon-Ra St. BrownVitals: 6-0, 202.The buzz: His 547 catches are the most in the NFL since he entered the league as a fourth-round pick in 2021.15: WR Malik CunninghamVitals: 6-1, 190.The buzz: Former college QB at Louisville is vying for a backup job at receiver.16: QB Jared GoffVitals: 6-4, 217.The buzz: Has four straight 4,000-yard passing seasons; Sam Darnold is the only other QB to hit that mark in just the past two.17: DB Dan JacksonVitals: 6-1, 195.The buzz: Seventh-round pick in 2025 missed entire rookie season with leg injury.17: WR Tay MartinVitals: 6-3, 186.The buzz: Led UFL’s Columbus Aviators in receptions (42) and receiving yards (483) in the spring.18: WR Isaac TeSlaaVitals: 6-4, 214.The buzz: Had six TDs on 16 catches last season and should serve as Lions’ No. 3 receiver this fall.19: WR Dominic LovettVitals: 5-10, 185: Seventh-round pick last year in   

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