5 Detroit Lions who hurt their roster chances in preseason opener
Pride Of Detroit • • sports
Key Points:
- Detroit Lions had mixed performances in their preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals, with some players improving their roster chances while others raised concerns.
- Center Michael Niese struggled with snapping the ball, repeating errors from the previous season, which could hurt his chances despite injuries to other centers.
- Wide receiver Dominic Lovett had a team-high eight targets but caught less than half, also showing limited impact on special teams, putting his roster spot in jeopardy.
- Quarterback Luke Altmyer showed promise with some strong passes but failed to decisively outperform veteran Joshua Dobbs, leaving their competition for the backup role wide open.
- Offensive lineman Miles Frazier's multiple penalties and inconsistent play raised doubts about his previously secure roster position, while injured defensive end Payton Turner risks losing his spot due to lack of playing time amid strong competition.
