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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.
The Detroit Lions signed 14 players to their 2026 practice squad, including QB Luke Altmyer, WR Lucky Jackson, WR Tom Kennedy, TE Thomas Gordon, OT Devin Cochran, G Mason Miller, LB Joe Bachie, LB Ameen Ogbongbemiga, EDGE Anthony Lucas, DL Chris Smith, DL Ben Stille, DL Tyre West, CB Nick Whiteside and S Aamaris Brown; the practice squad is treated as an extension of the 53-man roster, with two spots still open and several notable players not included.
After Sunday’s cutdown day, the NFL waiver list shows no Lions players were claimed, with all waived Lions clearing waivers and becoming free agents eligible for the practice squad.
The Detroit Lions must trim from 91 to 53 by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday and navigate waivers in the subsequent 24 hours; Pride of Detroit will maintain a live tracker of post-cut moves, including any active-roster additions, practice-squad signings (up to 16 players), and where cut players end up if claimed or re-signed.