The Lions were trying out Grant Stuard at kick returner as an experiment, and a big return against the Texans may have earned him the job.

The young EDGE defender, trying to earn a spot on Detroit’s 53-man roster, disappeared into the blue medical tent after suffering what appeared to be a physical ailment. Trainers confiscated his helmet, a troubling sign that often indicates a player will not return.

Porcher will be inducted into the Pride of the Lions during halftime of the team's homecoming game and home opener on Sept. 14.

West Michigan’s Little Dipper Cafe & Ice Cream Shoppe worked with Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa to create his own signature ice cream sundae. It includes coffee ice cream, caramel, brownie bits, whipped cream, espresso sprinkles, edible silver stars and a football pick. Danielle James | MLive

Former BC guard Christian Mahogany, the Detroit Lions' sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, could not participate in training camp as a rookie because of mononucleosis.

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"Thank God it’s here - almost. It's time. It’s time to get ready for the season and this opener - get ready to go to Lambeau (Field). I love where our team is at."

Ezekiel Turner, one of the Lions' best special teams players last season, was injured with just under 12 minutes to play in Saturday's third quarter.