Lions UDFA Goes From Long Shot to Roster Favorite

Lions UDFA Goes From Long Shot to Roster Favorite

Detroit Lions tight end Jackson Meeks might have been the biggest winner of any player from the second preseason game against the Washington Commanders. Meeks entered the game off of most 53-man roster projections. Now, it is hard to find a roster projection that does not include Meeks on the Lions’ initial roster.Benjamin Raven of […] The post Lions UDFA Goes From Long Shot to Roster Favorite appeared first on HEAVY.

Lions Outlast Commanders in Detroit

As Josh Dobbs dropped into the pocket on the game’s opening drive, the pocket collapsed so quickly that the routine dropback almost presented itself as a screen play. In less than two seconds, three Commanders defenders were within arm’s reach of the Lions’ second-string quarterback, vying for the rights to the inevitable sack. Starting nickel corner Amik Robertson won the contest, dropping his shoulder into the chest of Dobb in textbook fashion…

4 Lions Who Hurt Their Roster Chances vs. Commanders

The Detroit Lions left Saturday with a 17-13 preseason win over the Washington Commanders. For players fighting for jobs, the result mattered considerably less than what happened during their snaps. Detroit is approaching the NFL’s Aug. 30 roster reduction deadline, leaving only one preseason game for players on the bubble to strengthen their cases. Several Lions helped themselves against Washington. A handful went the other direction. That incl…

Detroit Lions stock report: Risers, fallers at every position vs. Commanders

DETROIT,MICHIGAN-AUGUST 22: Detroit Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks (13) lines up before a play during the second half of an NFL preseason football game between the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Saturday, August 22, 2026 (Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images The Detroit Lions’ second preseason game of the 2026 season is in the books, and it’s time to check in on t…