Detroit Lions waive UDFA wide receiver Kyre Duplessis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:46 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Detroit Lions have waived wide receiver Kyre Duplessis, a UDFA from Delaware, following the season-ending ACL injury to Kendrick Law. Duplessis had been signed to potentially fill Law's role but did not make the final roster. His departure leaves the Lions with 90 players on their roster, and they now have one open spot before training camp begins. Duplessis recorded 60 catches for 824 yards and five touchdowns last season.
- •Lions waived Kyre Duplessis on June 17, 2026.
- •Duplessis was signed after Kendrick Law's ACL tear.
- •He recorded 60 catches for 824 yards last season.
- •The Lions now have 90 players on their roster.
- •One roster spot remains available before training camp.
- 9:46 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions waive UDFA wide receiver Kyre Duplessis
"Despite adding UDFA wide receiver Kyre Duplessis after Kendrick Law's season-ending ACL tear, the Detroit Lions have waived the former Delaware product.
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