Lions to play many starters in preseason game against Commanders
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Detroit Lions plan to play a significant number of starters in their second preseason game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday at Ford Field. Head coach Dan Campbell indicated that while many veterans are expected to see action, not all will participate. This move follows previous years where veteran players did not get preseason snaps, partly due to the absence of joint practices during training camp. Key players such as quarterback Jared Goff and running back Jahmyr Gibbs may be in the lineup, though Campbell did not provide specific details about his roster decisions.
- •Lions to host Commanders for a preseason game on Saturday.
- •Dan Campbell plans to use a significant number of starters.
- •Many key players may be included, but not all will play.
- •Lions did not hold joint practices this training camp.
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — 'Significant amount of starters' to play Saturday for Lions, Dan Campbell says
"The Detroit Lions plan to play "a significant amount of starters" team's second preseason game Saturday at Ford Field, coach Dan Campbell said Monday.
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