Lions plan significant role for Luke Altmyer in preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:29 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced that Luke Altmyer will receive a majority of the snaps during the preseason opener against the Bengals on Thursday. This opportunity follows the sudden retirement of backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and the signing of Josh Dobbs as a veteran presence. Campbell indicated that Altmyer's progress in training camp has been promising, emphasizing the importance of experience for the young player. Altmyer, a former Illinois quarterback, shared that his family will attend his NFL debut in Cincinnati.
- •Luke Altmyer to take majority of snaps Thursday against Bengals.
- •Teddy Bridgewater retired, Josh Dobbs signed as veteran option.
- •Dan Campbell praised Altmyer's training camp performance.
- •Altmyer's family to be present for his NFL debut.
- 12:29 PMYahoo Sports — Lions’ preseason plan for former Illinois QB Luke Altmyer
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