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Detroit Lions Week 2 inactives show D.J. Reed will play at outside corner after Ennis Rakestraw and Keith Abney were inactive; Detroit will shuffle the offensive line with Blake Miller (knee) and Christian Mahogany (hip) out, likely starting Larry Borom and Ben Bartch. Levi Onwuzurike was added to the active roster, and Bills DT Ed Oliver is inactive due to a hip injury.
Pride Of Detroit previews Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints with a Madden 27 simulation on POD’s YouTube and Twitch, detailing how the rosters are tuned to reflect game-day reality, the live Q&A format, and the 10 a.m. ET kickoff of the livestream on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
Detroit is now one of the NFL’s youngest teams, averaging about 26 years across its initial 53-man roster after shedding several veterans in favor of cheaper, younger players; coach Dan Campbell says the youth brings cost efficiency and developmental potential, but also a learning curve as the team pursues a longer-term rebuild.
Detroit Lions’ 2026 roster cuts brought surprises: five running backs including Jabari Small, no Greg Dortch on the 53-man roster or the practice squad, and a cornerback depth shake-up with Ennis Rakestraw beating Nick Whiteside (who later joined the practice squad). The piece breaks down each position, discusses implications for returner roles and overall depth, and considers planning after Terrion Arnold news ahead of Week 1 vs. the Saints.
Nine Detroit Lions players stood out on Day 18 of training camp, led by Amon-Ra St. Brown’s 32-yard catch-and-run TD and Jahmyr Gibbs’s efficient gains in limited carries, with Ben Bartch handling guard duties and Tay Martin pushing for a roster spot; on defense, Eric O'Neill, Ben Stille, Malcolm Rodriguez, Keith Abney II, and S Aamaris Brown made key plays as practice proceeded in shells with few full-contact reps and several penalties.
Pride Of Detroit previews Detroit’s first preseason game against Cincinnati, highlighting young players like rookie RT Blake Miller, Miles Frazier, Ahmed Hassanein and CB Ennis Rakestraw who will try to prove themselves and secure depth roles ahead of cut-down day.