Detroit Lions re-sign tight end Tyler Conklin after roster cuts
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Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Detroit Lions signed veteran tight end Tyler Conklin on Tuesday, two days after releasing him during final roster reductions. Conklin, who joined the team in March, was originally omitted from the initial 53-man roster as the franchise prioritized depth provided by Brock Wright and Jackson Meeks. The 31-year-old brings eight years of NFL experience to the position group, having recorded 270 receptions for 2,645 yards and 11 touchdowns throughout his career. His return to the organization provides the team with additional flexibility behind Sam LaPorta and Wright. The Lions have not specified the terms of the deal or the corresponding roster move required to accommodate his arrival. Conklin remains in Detroit following a brief absence from the active squad.
- •Tyler Conklin returns to the Lions two days after being released during final cuts.
- •The 31-year-old veteran has played 127 NFL games for three different teams.
- •Detroit previously kept Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright, and Jackson Meeks as tight ends.
- •The team has not yet disclosed the specific terms or roster designation for the signing.
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Tyler Conklin returns to Lions on 53-man roster
- 7:49 PMYahoo Sports — Lions Suddenly Change Course On Released Veteran Tight End Tyler Conklin
- 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Bring Back Surprise Cut Day Casualty
"Like all NFL clubs, the Detroit Lions had to be down to the NFL-mandated 53-man roster by 6:00 p.m. ET on Sunday evening, and they did so by announcing a wave of roster cuts.One of those releases the club announced was veteran tight end Tyler Conklin, who joined the club on a one-year contract earlier […] The post Lions Suddenly Change Course On Released Veteran Tight End Tyler Conklin appeared first on HEAVY.
"Tyler Conklin is headed back to Detroit just two days after being released during final cuts. The veteran tight end gives the Lions another experienced option behind Sam LaPorta.
"Tyler Conklin, who was released as part of roster cutdowns on Sunday, Aug. 30, is now back with the Detroit Lions.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 8:24 PMTyler Conklin returns to Lions on 53-man roster
Tyler Conklin, who was released as part of roster cutdowns on Sunday, Aug. 30, is now back with the Detroit Lions.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 7:49 PMLions Suddenly Change Course On Released Veteran Tight End Tyler Conklin
Like all NFL clubs, the Detroit Lions had to be down to the NFL-mandated 53-man roster by 6:00 p.m. ET on Sunday evening, and they did so by announcing a wave of roster cuts.One of those releases the club announced was veteran tight end Tyler Conklin, who joined the club on a one-year contract earlier […] The post Lions Suddenly Change Course On Released Veteran Tight End Tyler Conklin appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 2:19 PMDetroit Lions Bring Back Surprise Cut Day Casualty
Tyler Conklin is headed back to Detroit just two days after being released during final cuts. The veteran tight end gives the Lions another experienced option behind Sam LaPorta.
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