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Tarik Black

DET Wide Receiver #14

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Lions signed WR Lucky Jackson and Tarik Black, formerly of the Louisville Kings in the UFL.

Both players were signed following a successful workout with the team Tuesday, parlaying strong seasons in the UFL into NFL contracts. Jackson was a member of the Vikings organization for two seasons but appeared in only three games with the franchise in 2023. Both receivers will look to notch strong camps and preseasons as they attempt to stick on the final 53-man roster in Detroit.
Isaac TeSlaa

DET Wide Receiver #18

Lions coach Dan Campbell said Isaac TeSlaa has “looked like a consistent veteran this offseason” and he is “excited about where he’s trending.”

TeSlaa looks to be penciled into the three-wide set next to Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown. It’s hard to understand how TeSlaa will generate much in the way of targets — he sure didn’t last year when he was on the field — but the Lions could have a good enough offense that TeSlaa finds his way on the WR4 radar this year either way. TeSlaa notched six touchdowns on 27 targets last year.
Brian Branch

DET Defensive Back #32

Lions coach Dan Campbell told reporters there’s no timetable on S Brian Branch (Achilles) to return.

Campbell said that Branch hasn’t had any setbacks in his recovery from a torn Achilles, but wouldn’t put a timeline on the 24-year-old safety’s eventual return. Branch attended practice in a T-shirt and shorts on Thursday. Campbell jokingly set the timetable for Branch to return in December, just so the media would stop asking about it. Christian Izien and Chuck Clark continue to take the first-team safety reps for the Lions in practice with Branch and Kerby Joseph (knee) sidelined.
Sam LaPorta

DET Tight End #87

Lions TE Sam LaPorta (back) continues to participate in walkthroughs at organized team activities.

It’s a good sign. There’s no reason for the Lions to push LaPorta at this point after having surgery on his back in November. Detroit is taking the cautious approach with the 25-year-old tight end, holding him out of positional and team drills. Ideally, LaPorta will be ready for next month’s training camp.
Kenny Yeboah

ARI Tight End #88

Cardinals signed TE Kenny Yeboah, formerly of the Lions.

The Cardinals have made a habit of signing receiving tight ends who once generated mild buzz in dynasty circles. Yeboah, 27, fits the bill. He is unlikely to play much, if at all, this season.
Chris Grier

DET Front Office

Lions hired former Dolphins GM Chris Grier as a personnel executive.

Grier was unceremoniously dumped in the middle of last season by the Dolphins after they started 2-7. Most general managers don’t get a second chance, and Grier had a long run in Miami. If nothing else, this adds a little experience to Detroit’s front office.
Terrion Arnold

DET Cornerback #6

Lions CB Terrion Arnold (shoulder) was limited in his return at organized team activities on Thursday.

Arnold had a rough time in 2025. He injured his shoulder in Week 5 and sat out in Weeks 6-8. He returned for Weeks 9-10, but then suffered a concussion. He cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol in Week 13, but managed to aggravate his shoulder injury in-game and was shut down for the rest of the year. He participated in walkthroughs for 30 minutes today, marking his first official practice participation this offseason. His reps are still being managed but this is a good first step.
Sam LaPorta

DET Tight End #87

Lions TE Sam LaPorta (back) participated in walkthroughs at organized team activities on Thursday.

This is great news. LaPorta was active for “about 30 minutes of walkthroughs to begin practice.” LaPorta is not yet ready to participate in positional drills and team drills, but this is still an important first step. Earlier today, Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters that the team is going to ask a lot of LaPorta this season. Hopefully, LaPorta is ready to go by the time training camp rolls around in July.
Penei Sewell

DET Tackle #58

Lions OC Drew Petzing said LT Penei Sewell has had a “seamless” transition, moving from right tackle to left tackle.

Sewell logged more than 500 offensive snaps at left tackle and right tackle in his 2021 rookie season, earning a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team along the way. The Lions then put him at the right tackle spot in 2022 and he has remained there over the past four years, earning four Pro Bowl nods and three first-team All-Pro spots. His quick transition to the left side is not surprising.
Jahmyr Gibbs

DET Running Back #0

Lions coach Dan Campbell told reporters RB Jahmyr Gibbs is a bell cow now.

No surprise here as Gibbs already took over this role in the second half of last season, which necessitated the offseason trade of David Montgomery to the Texans. The 12th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Gibbs is coming off the board within the first two picks of fantasy drafts this year. He’s set to break the bank this offseason with a massive contract extension from the Lions coming.