Lions explore tight end role for Jackson Meeks as camp approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
As training camp approaches, the Detroit Lions are considering a potential new role for wide receiver Jackson Meeks. Originally filling in as a tight end due to injuries, Meeks' performance led to him being integrated into positional drills with the tight ends during OTAs. The Lions have not committed to a full-time switch yet, but Meeks may serve as a versatile option, working as both a tight end and receiver. With a crowded receiver lineup, this move may enhance his chances of securing a roster spot.
- •Jackson Meeks initially stepped in as tight end due to injuries.
- •Meeks has been practicing with the tight ends during OTAs.
- •Lions may consider him for a versatile role for the upcoming season.
- •The receiver room is crowded, increasing the need for flexibility.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Lions may have turned a one-game emergency into a possible full-time plan for 2026
"Detroit Lions may be expanding a late-season experiment. What started as a one-game emergency is quietly turning into something more, with a potential new role taking shape as training camp approaches.
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