Detroit Lions adjust roster and evaluate position battles before season opener
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 3:06 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The Detroit Lions finalized several roster moves ahead of their season-opening game against the New Orleans Saints. The team signed linebacker Joe Bachie to the active roster while placing offensive lineman Mason Miller on the practice squad injured list. Additionally, center Seth McLaughlin and running back Jabari Small joined the practice squad. Head coach Dan Campbell indicated that the competition for the left guard position between Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch remains ongoing. Campbell also noted that the team may rotate running backs to cover for Isaiah Pacheco during his absence. One roster spot remains open as the organization prepares for the first stretch of the regular season.
- •Joe Bachie joined the active roster with one spot still available.
- •Mason Miller moved to the practice squad injured list.
- •Seth McLaughlin and Jabari Small signed to the practice squad.
- •Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch are competing for the left guard role.
- •Joshua Dobbs changed his jersey number to 11.
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell, Jared Goff Reveal What Lions Fans Need To Know Before Week 1
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Lions Coach Dan Campbell Reveals True Thoughts On Offseason
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell Drops Major Hints as Lions Make Key Roster Moves
"The Detroit Lions are now in full preparation for the upcoming 2026 NFL season, which they’ll open on Sept. 13 at Ford Field against the visiting New Orleans Saints.The Lions made several moves during the offseason, not only in terms of additions through the NFL Draft, trade, and free agency, but also made more than […] The post Lions Coach Dan Campbell Reveals True Thoughts On Offseason appeared first on HEAVY.
"It will only be days before the Detroit Lions host the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field on the afternoon of Sept. 13, marking the start of the 2026 regular season. For the Lions, it will be time to prove that missing the NFL playoffs last year was an anomaly and won’t be the norm […] The post Dan Campbell, Jared Goff Reveal What Lions Fans Need To Know Before Week 1 appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Detroit Lions are making roster moves ahead of Week 1, while Dan Campbell dropped several interesting hints about Detroit’s remaining roster spots and position battles.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 3:06 AMDan Campbell, Jared Goff Reveal What Lions Fans Need To Know Before Week 1
It will only be days before the Detroit Lions host the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field on the afternoon of Sept. 13, marking the start of the 2026 regular season. For the Lions, it will be time to prove that missing the NFL playoffs last year was an anomaly and won’t be the norm […] The post Dan Campbell, Jared Goff Reveal What Lions Fans Need To Know Before Week 1 appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 8:10 PMLions Coach Dan Campbell Reveals True Thoughts On Offseason
The Detroit Lions are now in full preparation for the upcoming 2026 NFL season, which they’ll open on Sept. 13 at Ford Field against the visiting New Orleans Saints.The Lions made several moves during the offseason, not only in terms of additions through the NFL Draft, trade, and free agency, but also made more than […] The post Lions Coach Dan Campbell Reveals True Thoughts On Offseason appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 1:29 AMDan Campbell Drops Major Hints as Lions Make Key Roster Moves
The Detroit Lions are making roster moves ahead of Week 1, while Dan Campbell dropped several interesting hints about Detroit’s remaining roster spots and position battles.
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