Detroit Lions place Anthony Firkser on injured reserve, sign Zach Horton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:56 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Detroit Lions announced roster moves on August 4, 2026, placing tight end Anthony Firkser on injured reserve after he suffered a fractured fibula during training camp. Firkser's injury follows the earlier loss of rookie receiver Kendrick Law to a season-ending ACL tear. The Lions have re-signed Zach Horton, who had been waived but previously joined the team's practice squad as an undrafted free agent. Horton has played in two games with the Lions in the past.
- •Lions place TE Anthony Firkser on injured reserve due to injury.
- •Zach Horton re-signed after being waived last week.
- •Horton previously played in two games for the Lions.
- •Rookie receiver Kendrick Law also on injured reserve for the season.
- •Firkser suffered a fracture during Monday's training camp practice.
- 3:56 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions announce pair of Tuesday roster moves
"The Detroit Lions announced a pair of roster moves on Tuesday morning.
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