Detroit Lions waive rookie quarterback Luke Altmyer before roster deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 1:17 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Detroit Lions released undrafted rookie quarterback Luke Altmyer as the team prepares to meet the NFL's 53-man roster limit by Sunday evening. The move confirms that veteran Joshua Dobbs will serve as the primary backup to starter Jared Goff for the 2026 season. Altmyer, who signed as an undrafted free agent after playing at Ole Miss and Illinois, appeared in three exhibition games during the preseason. He recorded 130 passing yards against the Cincinnati Bengals, 86 yards versus the Washington Commanders, and 55 yards in a final appearance against the Indianapolis Colts. Detroit officials have expressed interest in signing Altmyer to the practice squad if he clears waivers. The roster deadline requires all NFL teams to reach compliance by 6:00 p.m. ET.
- •The Detroit Lions released undrafted rookie quarterback Luke Altmyer.
- •Joshua Dobbs will be the backup quarterback to Jared Goff.
- •The team hopes to sign Altmyer to the practice squad if he clears waivers.
- •Altmyer played for the Lions during preseason games against Cincinnati, Washington, and Indianapolis.
- 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Lions Include Quarterback In Latest Round Of Roster Cuts
"Like all NFL clubs, the Detroit Lions have to be at the mandated 53-man roster by 6:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, and they’ve announced that several names have already been released as they work to become compliant. In Detroit’s latest round of cuts, they’ve included quarterback Luke Altmyer, meaning that the newly signed Joshua Dobbs […] The post Lions Include Quarterback In Latest Round Of Roster Cuts appeared first on HEAVY.
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