Detroit Lions reveal new preseason broadcast team structure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Detroit Lions have announced their 2026 preseason broadcast team ahead of their opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on August 13. Patti Cesarini joins as the new sideline reporter, while Jack Kizer will handle play-by-play. Jason Benetti and T.J. Lang return to the booth. Cesarini brings a diverse sports background and will be part of all three preseason games, enhancing the broadcast crew as the team finalizes its roster before the regular season.
- •Cesarini will cover sidelines for all preseason games.
- •Kizer takes over play-by-play duties for the opener.
- •Benetti and Lang return for the final two preseason contests.
- •The first preseason game is at 7 p.m. ET on August 13.
- •Games will be broadcast on FOX 2 Detroit and the Lions Television Network.
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Announce New Addition to Preseason Broadcast Crew
"The Detroit Lions have announced their 2026 preseason broadcast team, with Patti Cesarini joining as sideline reporter and Jack Kizer handling play-by-play for the opener.
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