Lions WR Jackson Meeks, nephew of Za'Darius Smith, made his case for making Detroit's final roster with a great game against the Dolphins.

Both born in Michigan, Detroit Lions rookies Isaac TeSlaa and Ian Kennelly played their first pro game at Ford Field on Saturday.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes recently expressed regrets for not selecting wide out Puka Nacua in a recent interview. All throughout training camp and the preseason, rookie wideout Isaac TeSlaa has already made fans forget the team traded up many spots and gave up draft capital to select him.

Jackson Meeks joined the Detroit Lions with little fanfare. But the undrafted free agent receiver is making a case for a roster spot after his second straight strong performance.

Defensive end Ahmed Hassanein, a 2025 sixth-round pick out of Boise State, appeared to injure his chest in the third quarter Saturday, Aug. 16.

The Detroit Lions have the talent to contend again, but early camp hasn’t been flawless. Former USC Trojans star Amon-Ra St. Brown acknowledged the offense’s struggles while insisting the group will settle in and thrive despite the coaching turnover.

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Isaac Ukwu, who had a sack against the Dolphins, is one of 3 young rushers vying for a backup role along with Nate Lynn and Keith Cooper