Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said the team still has roster spots and jobs available as it prepares for its final preseason game.
Detroit Lions quarterback Joshua Dobbs is looking forward to his first preseason start with the team, saying Saturday’s game will be another opportunity to get comfortable in a new offense and compete for a roster spot.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell gave an update on the health of star tight end Sam LaPorta, the workload of Aidan Hutchinson, and the backup quarterback battle ahead of their Week 2 preseason matchup against the Washington Commanders.
Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass in relief of Joe Burrow, Evan McPherson kicked three field goals and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 16-14 in the preseason opener for both teams.
Joshua Dobbs has been around the NFL long enough to know how quickly things can change.
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says center Cade May will be out for significant time because of a wrist injury.
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing is building his offense from the ground up, emphasizing fundamentals, communication, and player development as the team works through organized team activities.
Hank Beatty returned a punt 69 yards for a touchdown and broke Red Grange’s nearly 102-year-old Illinois record for yards on punt returns to help the No. 12 Illini rout Western Illinois 52-3 on Friday night to open the season.
Luke Altmyer found Pat Bryant for a catch-and-run, 40-yard touchdown pass with 4 seconds left, sending No. 24 Illinois to a wild 38-31 victory over Rutgers.
Max Brosmer threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Geers and Dragan Kesich kicked his fourth field goal of the game in the final five minutes, rallying Minnesota to a 25-17 victory over No. 24 Illinois.
Luke Altmyer threw for a touchdown and ran for another, leading No. 22 Illinois to a 21-7 victory over No. 24 Michigan.
Cam Miller, Abdul Carter, Daequan Dixon and Johnny Hardy had interceptions and No. 7 Penn State took advantage of five Illinois turnovers to beat the Illini 30-13.
Al Walcott set a Sugar Bowl record with a 96-yard interception return, Monaray Baldwin raced 48 yards for the go-ahead score on an end around, and sixth-ranked Baylor beat No. 8 Mississippi 21-7 as injured Rebels quarterback Matt Corral looked on from the sideline.
