Full Detroit Lions 53-Man Roster After Final Cuts
Dan Campbell’s staff trimmed the roster after three preseason games, with several veterans on PUP and practice-squad decisions still pending.
- On Sunday, August 30, 2026, the Detroit Lions finalized their initial 53-man roster, concluding cutdown day well past the NFL's 6 p.m. ET transaction deadline.
- Head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes prioritized youth and development, committing to give young players opportunities to win roster spots despite "a learning curve for some guys."
- Tight end Jackson Meeks earned a roster spot over veteran Tyler Conklin, while undrafted defensive lineman Eric O'Neill made the team after excelling as a pass rusher with a $50,000 base salary guarantee.
- Despite finalizing the initial group, the Lions may still address secondary and offensive line needs through the waiver wire, meaning today's roster remains subject to change before the season begins.
- Ahead of the 2026 season opener against New Orleans, defensive backs Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch will miss at least four weeks on the physically unable to perform list.
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Full Detroit Lions 53-man roster after final cuts
The Detroit Lions have unveiled their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 regular season. As training camp comes to a close, teams across the league were forced to trim their rosters down from as many as 91 players to 53, which is the maximum a team can have active during the regular season.
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