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Detroit Lions place two players on injured reserve, make two signings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:24 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Detroit Lions place two players on injured reserve, make two signings

Summary

The Detroit Lions announced four roster moves, placing Cedrick Wilson Jr. and Raheem Blackshear on Reserve/Injured. Wilson's knee injury, sustained during a preseason game against the Washington Commanders, was confirmed as serious. In response, the Lions signed running back Roydell Williams and defensive back Jason Taylor II. With significant roster cuts approaching, these moves change the competition for team positions. Lions head coach Dan Campbell expressed concern about Wilson's injury, marking his departure as a notable loss for the team.

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Status Watch

•Cedrick Wilson Jr. and Raheem Blackshear are on Reserve/Injured.
•Cedrick Wilson suffered his injury in a preseason game on Saturday.
•Roydell Williams signed after being waived by the Indianapolis Colts.
•Jason Taylor II adds depth after previous stints with multiple teams.
•Lions face roster decisions with cuts due soon.

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9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Announce 4 Roster Moves Following Dan Campbell’s Injury Concern

What they're saying

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Dan Campbell said he was worried about Cedrick Wilson Jr. The Detroit Lions apparently had good reason to be. Detroit announced four roster moves Monday, placing Wilson and running back Raheem Blackshear on Reserve/Injured while signing running back Roydell Williams…
— Yahoo Sports

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