Preseason Spotlight on Detroit Lions Depth | NFL News

Detroit Lions open preseason against the Bengals with starters sitting out—spotlight on depth players battling for roster spots. Rookie QB Luke Altmeyer shows confidence but struggles with interceptions; Josh Dobbs gets reps amid his history with OC Drew Petzing. Defense sees key battles: Ennis Rakestraw and Roger McCreary need to step up, while Nick Whiteside could earn a starting CB spot opposite DJ Reid. Devin White, fresh off his Bucs days, is making plays and drawing attention as a linebacker. On the defensive line, late-round picks Skyler Gill Howard and Tyree West are pushing for roles. Offensively, Miles Frazier and Seth McLaughlin aim to climb the OL depth chart, while wide receivers Tom Kennedy, Cedric Wilson, Malik Cunningham, and Tay Martin all vie for snaps. This game is a make-or-break moment for the unsung heroes. 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/8e89b44cb5f279c5