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NFL·TRANSACTION·June 4, 2026 05:18 PM ET

Lions sign WR Kyre Duplessis after rookie ACL tear

Detroit adds receiving depth after a practice injury.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 41 min read
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Lions have signed WR Kyre Duplessis. https://t.co/McTIJTZtZh

What happened: The Detroit Lions have officially signed wide receiver Kyre Duplessis. The transaction comes shortly after head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that rookie receiver Kendrick Law suffered a torn ACL during practice.

Why it matters: Duplessis provides immediate depth to a receiving room that just lost a promising young talent in Law. With the 2026 season approaching, the front office moved quickly to ensure the offense maintains enough viable pass-catchers for the remainder of the offseason program.

What to watch: Duplessis will work to quickly acclimate to the playbook to carve out a role. The team will closely monitor his progress as they solidify the depth chart.

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