Lions sign three UFL wide receivers, including two from Louisville Kings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:52 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Detroit Lions have signed three wide receivers from the UFL, following the loss of rookie Kendrick Law to a torn ACL during OTAs. Among the new signings are Lucky Jackson and Tarik Black, both of whom recently played for the championship-winning Louisville Kings. Jackson was the team's second-leading receiver last season, while Black contributed similarly. The Lions, currently at the offseason roster limit of 91 players, created space for the new additions by placing Law on injured reserve.
- •Lions add Lucky Jackson and Tarik Black from UFL's Louisville Kings.
- •Kendrick Law suffers a torn ACL, placed on injured reserve.
- •Lions roster stands at 91 players due to an international player exemption.
- •Jackson caught 32 passes for 392 yards with the Kings last season.
- •Black previously played for several NFL teams before joining UFL.
- 6:52 PMYahoo Sports — Lions add 3 UFL WRs, including two from champion Louisville Kings
"The Detroit Lions, after losing rookie Kendrick Law to a torn ACL, have signed three receivers from the UFL.
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