Detroit Lions waive cornerback Nick Whiteside during final roster moves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 9:43 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Detroit Lions released cornerback Nick Whiteside as the team trimmed its roster to 53 players on August 30, 2026. Whiteside entered training camp as a standout performer, eventually earning reps with the first-team defense and demonstrating versatility by shifting to safety to cover injuries in the secondary. Despite this progress, he did not secure a spot on the final roster. Because Whiteside has fewer than four accrued NFL seasons, he is now subject to the league's waiver wire process. If he clears waivers, he remains a candidate to join the Lions' practice squad for the upcoming season. The move follows the team’s final preseason evaluation during a 25-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts held on August 29.
- •Detroit Lions waived cornerback Nick Whiteside on August 30, 2026.
- •Whiteside is subject to NFL waiver rules due to his limited league experience.
- •The team hopes to sign Whiteside to the practice squad if he clears waivers.
- •Detroit recently finished its preseason schedule with a 25-16 victory against Indianapolis.
- 9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions waiving CB Nick Whiteside
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Make 53-Man Roster Decision on Nick Whiteside
"The Detroit Lions have cut cornerback Nick Whiteside, but the training camp standout could return to Detroit’s practice squad.
"In a shocking move, the Detroit Lions are parting ways with young, promising cornerback Nick Whiteside.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 9:43 PMDetroit Lions waiving CB Nick Whiteside
In a shocking move, the Detroit Lions are parting ways with young, promising cornerback Nick Whiteside.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 9:42 PMDetroit Lions Make 53-Man Roster Decision on Nick Whiteside
The Detroit Lions have cut cornerback Nick Whiteside, but the training camp standout could return to Detroit’s practice squad.
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