Lions hold tryouts for three defensive free agents including Fatukasi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 1:08 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Detroit Lions conducted workouts for three defensive free agents on August 8, including veteran nose tackle Folorunso Fatukasi. The team is facing uncertainty on the defensive line and depth issues at cornerback. Fatukasi, a former New York Jets player, has considerable experience with 90 NFL games played. Ryan Cooper and Anthony Kendall also participated in the tryouts, as the Lions explore options to strengthen their roster. None of the players had signed with the team as of Saturday morning.
- •Folorunso Fatukasi has 64 career starts in the NFL.
- •Detroit lost DJ Reader during the offseason.
- •Ryan Cooper played in the UFL before the tryout.
- •Anthony Kendall offers special teams experience.
- •Ben Stille was recently signed, but more depth is needed.
- 1:08 PMYahoo Sports — Former NFL Starter Among 3 Detroit Lions Tryouts
"The Lions worked out three defensive free agents Friday, including veteran nose tackle Folorunso Fatukasi. Detroit’s recent injury questions make one of the names particularly interesting.
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