Lions place tight end Miles Kitselman on injured reserve, Tyler Conklin clears physical
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Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Detroit Lions tight end Miles Kitselman has been placed on injured reserve, effectively ending his rookie season after a leg injury. Kitselman previously participated with the first-team offense during training camp. In a corresponding move, wide receiver Tarik Black has been re-signed after his earlier release on August 3. Tyler Conklin has passed his physical, indicating he may return from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list as the Lions face tight end depth issues due to injuries. Conklin had not practiced yet this training camp due to a calf injury sustained in the spring.
- •Miles Kitselman placed on injured reserve, ending rookie season.
- •Tarik Black re-signed to the Lions roster.
- •Tyler Conklin passes physical, expected to return to practice.
- •Lions signed Conklin to enhance tight end depth this offseason.
- •Anthony Firkser also placed on injured reserve with a broken leg.
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — Lions UDFA tight end out for season, Tyler Conklin passes physical
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions veteran TE to return from injury
"A UDFA who saw snaps with the Detroit Lions' first-team offense in training camp has been placed on injured reserve, ending his rookie season.
"Detroit Lions TE Tyler Conklin passes his physical and is expected to be removed from PUP.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 9:23 PMLions UDFA tight end out for season, Tyler Conklin passes physical
A UDFA who saw snaps with the Detroit Lions' first-team offense in training camp has been placed on injured reserve, ending his rookie season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 9:15 PMDetroit Lions veteran TE to return from injury
Detroit Lions TE Tyler Conklin passes his physical and is expected to be removed from PUP.
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