Lions announce unofficial depth chart ahead of preseason opener against Bengals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:12 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Detroit Lions released their unofficial depth chart before their preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Key insights include Juice Scruggs listed as the starting left guard over last year's starter Christian Mahogany, and veteran Larry Borom ahead of rookie Blake Miller at right tackle. Injuries are impacting the roster, with Cade Mays sidelined for 8 to 10 weeks. Quarterback Luke Altmyer is currently at QB2, following Teddy Bridgewater's retirement. The depth chart may change significantly following the Bengals matchup, giving players their first chance to compete against another team.
- •Lions face Bengals in their preseason opener on Thursday.
- •Juice Scruggs claims starting left guard position over Christian Mahogany.
- •Larry Borom currently leads rookie Blake Miller at right tackle.
- •Cade Mays to miss 8 to 10 weeks with a wrist injury.
- •Luke Altmyer listed as QB2 after Teddy Bridgewater's retirement.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Preseason Game 1 at Bengals
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Lions’ First Depth Chart Offers Major Clues Ahead of Preseason Opener
"The Lions’ unofficial depth chart is out, and there are some surprising names at the top. Here are the biggest takeaways ahead of Detroit’s preseason opener against Cincinnati.
"An updated look at the 2026 Detroit Lions’ depth chart heading into Preseason Game 1 against the Bengals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 1:00 PMDetroit Lions updated depth chart: Preseason Game 1 at Bengals
An updated look at the 2026 Detroit Lions’ depth chart heading into Preseason Game 1 against the Bengals.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 3:12 AMLions’ First Depth Chart Offers Major Clues Ahead of Preseason Opener
The Lions’ unofficial depth chart is out, and there are some surprising names at the top. Here are the biggest takeaways ahead of Detroit’s preseason opener against Cincinnati.
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