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Lions plan limited starter participation in preseason opener vs. Bengals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Lions plan limited starter participation in preseason opener vs. Bengals

Summary

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell stated that most starters will not participate in the preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on August 11, 2023. While Campbell acknowledged some players competing for spots may see action, he confirmed that quarterback Jared Goff will not play. Undrafted rookie quarterback Luke Altmyer is expected to receive significant playing time, with plans to integrate newly signed veteran Josh Dobbs as well. Campbell indicated that a more extensive use of starters could occur in the following week's game against the Washington Commanders.

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By the Numbers

•Dan Campbell plans limited starter play in preseason opener
•Jared Goff will not participate against Bengals
•Luke Altmyer set for significant snaps on Thursday
•Josh Dobbs to quickly integrate into the team
•Full participation might change for Week 2 vs. Commanders

Latest Updates

9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Lions Starter Out Thursday vs. Bengals, Dan Campbell Reveals When He’ll Be Back
12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell reveals Lions’ plan for starters in preseason opener vs. Bengals

What they're saying

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Lions' starter is set to miss the preseason opener against the Bengals tomorrow, while Coach Campbell revealed his return update. The post Lions Starter Out Thursday vs. Bengals, Dan Campbell Reveals When He’ll Be Back appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports