Lions sign Raheem Blackshear, waive Lawrence Keys with injury designation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Detroit Lions made roster moves on August 4, 2026, signing Raheem Blackshear, a former running back for the Carolina Panthers. They waived wide receiver Lawrence Keys due to a hamstring injury after he exited training camp practice for evaluation. The Lions seek depth in the backfield, especially with Jahmyr Gibbs currently not participating. Alongside these moves, tight end Anthony Firkser has been placed on injured reserve, joining rookie receiver Kendrick Law, who suffered a season-ending injury earlier this summer.
- •Lions signed RB Raheem Blackshear from the Panthers.
- •WR Lawrence Keys waived with an injury designation.
- •Keys injured his hamstring during training camp practice.
- •Tight end Anthony Firkser placed on injured reserve.
- •Lions are looking for depth in their backfield.
- 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Lions Add Former Panthers RB After Injury Hits Backfield
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Lions announce two more Tuesday roster moves
"The Detroit Lions‘ running back room was starting to get thin in training camp. So, the Lions elected to sign running back Raheem Blackshear, per the league’s transaction wire. They released wide receiver Lawrence Keys as the corresponding move.The team worked out Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Hassan Haskins and Kylin James along with Blackshear before deciding to […] The post Lions Add Former Panthers RB After Injury Hits Backfield appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Detroit Lions signed former Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear and waived Lawrence Keys with an injury designation.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 12:36 AMLions Add Former Panthers RB After Injury Hits Backfield
The Detroit Lions‘ running back room was starting to get thin in training camp. So, the Lions elected to sign running back Raheem Blackshear, per the league’s transaction wire. They released wide receiver Lawrence Keys as the corresponding move.The team worked out Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Hassan Haskins and Kylin James along with Blackshear before deciding to […] The post Lions Add Former Panthers RB After Injury Hits Backfield appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 10:20 PMLions announce two more Tuesday roster moves
The Detroit Lions signed former Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear and waived Lawrence Keys with an injury designation.
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