Detroit Lions waive two injured players, sign cornerback Ekow Boye-Doe
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 6:59 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Detroit Lions made roster moves on August 16, waiving injured players Kye Robichaux and Loren Strickland. Both players suffered injuries during a preseason game, leading to their designation. To address depth, the Lions signed cornerback Ekow Boye-Doe, who recently played in the UFL and logged significant snaps. Boye-Doe's addition comes just weeks ahead of the upcoming roster cuts on August 30.
- •Kye Robichaux is out with a broken foot.
- •Loren Strickland is out with a lower body injury.
- •Ekow Boye-Doe was signed after UFL experience.
- •Roster cuts are scheduled for August 30.
- 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions waive 2 injured players, add new cornerback
"The Detroit Lions waived two injured players and signed a new cornerback from the UFL
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