Dan Campbell says Jared Goff unlikely to play in Lions preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Detroit Lions are set to face the Cincinnati Bengals in their preseason opener on August 13. Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that Jared Goff is not expected to participate in the game, citing a desire to keep most starters off the field. Campbell indicated that he plans to have Goff and other key players see action in a later preseason game against Washington on August 22. This decision reflects a shift from previous years, where starters were often held out of preseason games entirely.
- •Lions play Bengals in preseason game on August 13.
- •Jared Goff is not expected to play, confirms Dan Campbell.
- •Most starters likely to miss the game as well.
- •Campbell targeting August 22 game for Goff's potential action.
- •Previous seasons saw starters held out of preseason games.
- 9:46 AMYahoo Sports — Lions don't see Jared Goff playing in NFL preseason opener vs. Bengals
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Will Jared Goff play in Lions preseason opener? Dan Campbell answers
"Dan Campbell said Sunday that the Lions won't play starting quarterback Jared Goff against the Cincinnati Bengals in its opening preseason game.
"The Detroit Lions' preseason opener is Thursday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Dan Campbell said most of the Lions' starters won't play.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 9:46 AMLions don't see Jared Goff playing in NFL preseason opener vs. Bengals
Dan Campbell said Sunday that the Lions won't play starting quarterback Jared Goff against the Cincinnati Bengals in its opening preseason game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 6:00 PMWill Jared Goff play in Lions preseason opener? Dan Campbell answers
The Detroit Lions' preseason opener is Thursday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Dan Campbell said most of the Lions' starters won't play.
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