Tyler Conklin ready to return to Lions practice after calf injury
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:42 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Detroit Lions tight end Tyler Conklin has cleared his physical and is set to return to practice on August 6 after being on the physically unable to perform list. He had been sidelined this offseason due to a calf injury, along with a series of other tight end injuries affecting the team. Sam LaPorta has recently returned after recovering from back surgery, while undrafted rookie Miles Kitselman and veteran Anthony Firkser are now on injured reserve with their own injuries. Conklin, who signed with the Lions as a potential key contributor at tight end, had previously played for the Los Angeles Chargers last season, recording seven receptions for 101 yards.
- •Conklin passed his physical and will practice August 6.
- •He has been on the PUP list due to a calf injury.
- •The Lions signed him to be their No. 3 tight end.
- •Sam LaPorta recently returned from back surgery.
- •Firkser and Kitselman are out for the season.
- 12:42 PMYahoo Sports — Lions tight end Tyler Conklin back at practice following calf injury
- 9:47 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions TE Tyler Conklin passes physical, nears return
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions to Remove Tyler Conklin from PUP
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Tyler Conklin injury update: Lions TE ready to come off PUP list
"The injury-hit Lions are expected to get veteran tight end Tyler Conklin back from the PUP list. His return comes after Detroit lost Anthony Firkser and Miles Kitselman to injured reserve.
"The Detroit Lions, previously short-handed at tight end, got one of their top options at the position back to practice Thursday.
"Tyler Conklin, who signed this offseason to be the Detroit Lions' No. 3 TE, had been battling a calf injury over the summer.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 12:42 PMLions tight end Tyler Conklin back at practice following calf injury
The Detroit Lions, previously short-handed at tight end, got one of their top options at the position back to practice Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 9:47 AMDetroit Lions TE Tyler Conklin passes physical, nears return
Detroit Lions tight end Tyler Conklin passed his Wednesday physical, indicating that a return is near.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 3:04 AMDetroit Lions to Remove Tyler Conklin from PUP
The injury-hit Lions are expected to get veteran tight end Tyler Conklin back from the PUP list. His return comes after Detroit lost Anthony Firkser and Miles Kitselman to injured reserve.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 10:07 PMTyler Conklin injury update: Lions TE ready to come off PUP list
Tyler Conklin, who signed this offseason to be the Detroit Lions' No. 3 TE, had been battling a calf injury over the summer.
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