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Lions place Raheem Blackshear and Cedrick Wilson on injured reserve

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:48 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Lions place Raheem Blackshear and Cedrick Wilson on injured reserve

Summary

The Detroit Lions improved their preseason record to 1-1 with a victory over the Washington Commanders at Ford Field. However, the team confirmed that running back Raheem Blackshear and wide receiver Cedrick Wilson have been placed on injured reserve due to undisclosed ailments. Both players are key additions to the Lions, making this news particularly concerning for head coach Dan Campbell, who expressed worry about Wilson's knee injury following Saturday’s game. Looking ahead, the Lions are preparing for their final preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts this Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Lions beat the Commanders to even preseason record at 1-1.
•Blackshear and Wilson are placed on injured reserve.
•Wilson suffered a knee injury during the last game.
•Lions will face the Colts in their final preseason game on Saturday.

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11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Lions Confirm Dan Campbell’s Fears With Worrying Health Update

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The Detroit Lions managed to even up their preseason record at 1-1 thanks to their recent victory over the Washington Commanders at Ford Field, and they’re now in preparations for their final tune-up game against the Indianapolis Colts this coming Saturday.However, the Lions remain short several key players owing to various health ailments, and the […] The post Lions Confirm Dan Campbell’s Fears With Worrying Health Update appeared first on HEAVY.
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