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Lions place Payton Turner on injured reserve ahead of final exhibition game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:49 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Lions place Payton Turner on injured reserve ahead of final exhibition game

Summary

The Detroit Lions confirmed that defensive end Payton Turner has been placed on injured reserve, ending his season before it began. Turner, a former first-round pick, joined the Lions this offseason but has faced ongoing injury issues throughout his career. He was unable to participate in Training Camp and was expected to help strengthen the Lions' defensive line. With one exhibition game remaining against the Indianapolis Colts, the Lions continue to deal with a series of injuries to key players, including center Cade Mays, who suffered a broken wrist.

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•Payton Turner placed on injured reserve, ending his season.
•Turner struggled with injuries since being drafted in 2021.
•Lions face injuries to multiple key players, including Cade Mays.
•Lions have one exhibition game left before the regular season.

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The Detroit Lions only have one exhibition game remaining on their schedule, which takes place Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts, before they turn their attention to their regular season schedule for the upcoming 2026 NFL campaign.Like many teams right now, the Lions are dealing with a myriad of injuries to key players, not the least […] The post Lions Confirm Worst-Case Injury News For Key Offseason Acquisition appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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