Derrick Moore impresses at Lions training camp as injury concerns linger
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Detroit Lions second-round rookie Derrick Moore showed significant improvement during training camp on August 17, 2026, after returning from a groin injury. He made an impact by recording two sacks in situational drills, primarily working with the first-team defense. Meanwhile, receivers Isaac TeSlaa and cornerback Ennis Rakestraw also had standout performances, turning around disappointing stretches from earlier in camp. The Lions continue preparations for the upcoming season, aiming to strengthen their defense and improve overall team performance.
- •Derrick Moore returns from injury, impresses with two sacks.
- •Isaac TeSlaa records four catches in a practice session.
- •Ennis Rakestraw breaks up passes and records a sack.
- •Aidan Hutchinson continues strong play but faces a notable block.
- •Lions run situational drills to prepare for the season.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Derrick Moore among Detroit Lions' Wednesday training camp standouts
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — 4 takeaways from Lions training camp Day 15: Derrick Moore breaks out
- 10:00 PMPrideofdetroit.com — 4 takeaways from Lions training camp Day 15: Derrick Moore breaks out - Pride Of Detroit
"Detroit Lions second-round rookie Derrick Moore made a huge impression on Day 15 of training camp.
"Detroit Lions second-round rookie Derrick Moore made a huge impression on Day 15 of training camp.
"Rookie EDGE Derrick Moore made his presence felt on Wednesday during Detroit Lions training camp.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 12:35 PMDerrick Moore among Detroit Lions' Wednesday training camp standouts
Rookie EDGE Derrick Moore made his presence felt on Wednesday during Detroit Lions training camp.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 10:00 PM4 takeaways from Lions training camp Day 15: Derrick Moore breaks out
Detroit Lions second-round rookie Derrick Moore made a huge impression on Day 15 of training camp.
- Prideofdetroit.comAug 19, 2026, 10:00 PM4 takeaways from Lions training camp Day 15: Derrick Moore breaks out - Pride Of Detroit
Detroit Lions second-round rookie Derrick Moore made a huge impression on Day 15 of training camp.
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