Detroit Lions roster bubble watch: Big questions at QB, WR

Key Points:

• The Detroit Lions face key roster decisions ahead of the cutdown day, with notable competition at quarterback following Teddy Bridgewater’s retirement; both Luke Altmyer and Josh Dobbs performed well in the preseason opener.
• The wide receiver group is considered the deepest the Lions have had under coach Dan Campbell, with no clear standouts beyond the top four, but Tay Martin is emerging as a potential fifth receiver due to strong special teams and offensive reps.
• At running back, Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylors are competing closely for the backup roles behind Jahmyr Gibbs and Isiah Pacheco, with recent injuries affecting their standing.
• The tight end position is likely to see the team keep three players, with Tyler Conklin a lock and Jackson Meeks’s roster spot becoming uncertain due to a quiet week and competition from other positions.
• Offensive line decisions remain steady, with Cade Mays expected to start on injured reserve, leading to Seth McLaughlin securing a backup center role; the staff currently projects keeping nine offensive linemen but could adjust depending on performance and positional shifts.