Backups Battle for Roster Spots | Detroit Lions News

The Lions edged out the Commanders 17-13 in their second preseason game, but the real drama unfolded behind the starters as backups battled for roster spots. Center Seth McLaughlin’s shaky performance—sack and penalties—threatens his hold on the job, while QB Joshua Dobbs’ rare interception contrasts with his flashy TD run, leaving the backup QB race wide open. On defense, cornerback Nick Whiteside’s big play allowed by Washington exposed his depth struggles, and wide receiver Dominic Lovett vanished from the offense after leading targets last week, raising serious doubts about his final roster chances. 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/4692e021cc1e10aa