Altmyer Waived, But Lions Want Him Back | Illinois Fighting Illini Football News

Detroit Lions waive rookie QB Luke Altmyer, ending his shot at being Jared Goff’s backup this season — but they’re keeping him on the practice squad to keep developing. Altmyer showed promise with preseason snaps, but a shaky performance against the Colts — including an interception and fumble — hurt his chances. Veteran Josh Dobbs now looks poised to take over as No. 2 QB. Tough break for Altmyer, but the door isn’t completely closed — he could still earn his way back onto the active roster later. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f3885f554ccfc8b7