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Lions rookie Kendrick Law suffers torn ACL, out for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:19 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Lions rookie Kendrick Law suffers torn ACL, out for 2026 season

Summary

Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Kendrick Law sustained a torn ACL during practice this week and will miss the entire 2026 NFL season. The injury was non-contact and comes after Law was selected in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He had previously shown promise at Kentucky, recording 53 receptions for 540 yards and three touchdowns last season. Fans have expressed disappointment over Law's season-ending injury, with discussions about the team's ongoing injury struggles. The Lions are expected to rely on starters Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Isaac TeSlaa in Law's absence.

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•Kendrick Law suffers a torn ACL during practice.
•Law will miss the entire 2026 NFL season.
•Lions drafted Law in the fifth round in 2026.
•Law had 53 catches for 540 yards at Kentucky.
•Detroit's starting receivers will include St. Brown, Williams, and TeSlaa.

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4:19 PMYahoo Sports — “The Injury Was Non-Contact”: Detroit Lions Fans React to Devastating News About Star Playmaker For the 2026 NFL Season

What they're saying

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The Detroit Lions finished with a 9-8 record last season. Over the last few seasons, Detroit has drafted very well. In the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Lions selected wide receiver Kendrick Law from the Kentucky Wildcats. Detroit was going to give him a serious look during training camp and a good […] The post “The Injury Was Non-Contact”: Detroit Lions Fans React to Devastating News About Star Playmaker For the 2026 NFL Season appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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