Detroit Lions place Miles Kitselman on IR, re-sign Tarik Black
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:57 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Detroit Lions placed rookie tight end Miles Kitselman on injured reserve on August 5, 2026, after he suffered a leg injury during practice. In a corresponding move, the Lions re-signed wide receiver Tarik Black, just two days after his release. Kitselman was competing for a depth role in a tight end group already affected by injuries, while Black returns to the roster familiar with the team's offense. This change comes as the Lions manage various injuries among players during training camp.
- •Miles Kitselman placed on injured reserve due to a leg injury.
- •Tarik Black re-signed to the Lions after brief release.
- •Kitselman was competing for a depth role at tight end.
- •Lions managing multiple injuries during training camp.
- •Black familiar with the Lions' offense, easing his return.
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions re-sign recently-released WR Tarik Black
- 8:51 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Place Miles Kitselman on IR, Re-Sign Wide Receiver
"The Detroit Lions placed rookie tight end Miles Kitselman on injured reserve and brought wide receiver Tarik Black back to the roster.
"The Detroit Lions re-signed wide receiver Tarik Black and placed tight end Miles Kitselman on injured reserve.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 8:57 PMDetroit Lions re-sign recently-released WR Tarik Black
The Detroit Lions re-signed wide receiver Tarik Black and placed tight end Miles Kitselman on injured reserve.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 8:51 PMDetroit Lions Place Miles Kitselman on IR, Re-Sign Wide Receiver
The Detroit Lions placed rookie tight end Miles Kitselman on injured reserve and brought wide receiver Tarik Black back to the roster.
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