Lions players struggle in preseason opener against Bengals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
In their preseason opener on August 13, 2026, the Detroit Lions faced the Cincinnati Bengals, with several players negatively impacting their roster chances. Center Michael Niese had issues with snaps, while wide receiver Dominic Lovett dropped passes and was ineffective on special teams. Quarterback Luke Altmyer showed promise but did not distinguish himself from newcomer Joshua Dobbs. Offensive lineman Miles Frazier faced penalties that raised concerns about his roster security. The team's performance has left many positions uncertain heading into upcoming practices.
- •Michael Niese struggled with two bad snaps at center.
- •Dominic Lovett recorded three catches but dropped two passes.
- •Luke Altmyer threw two interceptions, complicating his QB competition.
- •Miles Frazier was penalized three times during the game.
- •Detroit's roster spots remain in question leading into the next game.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — 5 Lions who hurt their roster chances in preseason opener
"These 5 Detroit Lions players saw their roster chances take a hit in the first preseason game.
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