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Pride Of Detroit fantasy football takes on Tyler Conklin
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All Pride Of Detroit insights about Tyler Conklin
NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026
Conklin played 10 snaps (13%) in Week 1, third among Lions tight ends in the expected three-tight-end rotation.NegativeDepth ChartSep 13, 2026
Tyler Conklin is listed as the third-string tight end on the Lions' Week 1 depth chart.PositiveDepth ChartSep 3, 2026
Conklin's addition to the 2026 Lions roster provides the tight end group with its first edge over the 2025 squad, significantly improving depth at the position after the Lions dealt with serious injuries at tight end last year.NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026
Tyler Conklin is on the Lions' 53-man roster at tight end and was re-signed on Tuesday, indicating the team's commitment to him for the 2026 season.NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026
Conklin re-signed to fill Isiah Pacheco's roster spot after Pacheco was placed on injured reserve. This represents a roster move to maintain tight end depth on the 53-man roster.PositiveDepth ChartSep 1, 2026
Detroit Lions re-signing tight end Tyler Conklin after a brief release; Conklin had been repping as TE3 throughout training camp and is returning to the roster (either 53-man or practice squad). His balanced skill set adds depth to the tight end room and enables the Lions to run heavy 13 personnel (three tight end sets), opening up the playbook and providing security against injury. The quick re-signing suggests this may have been the plan all along.NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026
Not signed to Detroit Lions 2026 practice squad; notable omission from Lions' 14-player practice squad class, indicating the tight end did not make the cut.NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026
Conklin was cut despite frequently repping ahead of Jackson Meeks and looking fine as TE3 behind Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright; the source notes this was shocking given the Lions' expected use of two- and three-tight end formations and their past injury struggles at the position. The Lions may have cut him to avoid his fully guaranteed salary in Week 1, with plans to elevate him from the practice squad later.PositiveDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Tyler Conklin received unanimous 11 'IN' votes (no change) for the 53-man roster as the third tight end behind Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright.NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
Conklin is projected as the TE3 on the Lions' 53-man roster.NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
Tyler Conklin holds 11 'IN' votes with no change, securing the TE3 spot; given the Lions' increased usage of 12 and 13 personnel packages this offseason, there is a strong case for keeping four tight ends on the roster.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Conklin looked like a steady veteran on Saturday, displaying why he is likely locked in as TE3; while he got beat for a sack on a push-pull from an edge rusher, the rest of the game he was solid, sealed the other half of the hole on the Dobbs touchdown run by wiping out Commanders first-round pick Sonny Styles, and caught two passes for 21 yards including a third-down conversion.NegativeUsageAug 23, 2026
Tyler Conklin played 27 snaps (40% of offensive snaps) and 4 special teams snaps (18%) in the preseason game against the Commanders.PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026
Conklin provided an interior block on Dobbs' 50-yard touchdown run and caught an 18-yard pass from Luke Altmyer on third down in the second quarter.NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026
Tight end Tyler Conklin was matched up against Zach Horton in special teams reps, losing both matchups.NegativeUsageAug 18, 2026
Targeted in the flat on second down but tackled at the line of scrimmage for no gain, showing limited production in the scrimmage action.PositiveDepth ChartAug 17, 2026
Conklin received all 11 staff votes to make the roster as the fourth tight end, maintaining his position with no change from the previous week.PositiveDepth ChartAug 17, 2026
The source projects Conklin as the third tight end on the 53-man roster. The source states the top three tight ends (LaPorta, Wright, and Conklin) are obvious locks.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Veteran tight end got the start and secured two receptions, maintaining neutral stock status in the depth chart competition.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
Got his feet wet early in the game, which is a good sign for his injury progress; continues to be the heavy favorite for the TE3 job.PositiveInjuryAug 14, 2026
Conklin played 17 snaps (26%) in the preseason opener, getting his feet wet early in the game. The source notes this is a good sign for his injury progress and indicates he continues to be the heavy favorite for the TE3 job.NegativeInjuryAug 13, 2026
Slowly returning from calf injury heading into preseason game 1 vs. Bengals.NegativeRoleAug 10, 2026
Tight end Tyler Conklin was targeted on a short pickup play where UDFA linebacker Erick Hunter was all over him on Day 10.PositiveDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Tyler Conklin received 11 'IN' votes (no change) and his spot on the Lions' roster feels safer than ever due to injuries at the tight end position. He is just now seeing the field for the first time since camp opened, but the source notes that his roster security has increased significantly.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Taking part in everything except team drills on Sunday; his limited availability meant Jackson Meeks and Thomas Gordon got chances in the TE3 spot.PositiveInjuryAug 9, 2026
Returned to practice after calf injury; got team reps for the first time in training camp, though not a full workload yet, indicating he is progressing and ready to be worked back into the mix.NegativeInjuryAug 7, 2026
Tight end continuing to ramp up from calf injury with extensive trainer work but has not yet been cleared for team participation despite passing his physical this week.NegativeInjuryAug 6, 2026
Conklin officially came off the PUP list on Day 7 of training camp after a calf injury. He participated in walkthrough and individual drills but was not yet cleared for team drills, leaving Jackson Meeks and Thomas Gordon to handle most TE3-4 reps.NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026
Tight end Tyler Conklin is expected back for the first time since spring; the source notes it will be interesting to see how Detroit works him into the lineup, especially given current injuries at the position, suggesting his usage and role integration remain uncertain.PositiveInjuryAug 5, 2026
Eight-year veteran tight end Tyler Conklin has passed his physical and will come off the PUP list after missing the first week of training camp with a spring calf injury. Signed to a one-year, $1.3 million deal to compete for depth behind Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright, Conklin brings a strong blend of receiving skills and physical play; he has caught at least 50 passes in each of the four seasons prior to a tough 2025 with the Chargers and has posted 400+ receiving yards on four different occasions.NegativeInjuryAug 4, 2026
Conklin is on the PUP list with a calf injury and continues to work with trainers for nearly the entirety of practice. He appears to be nearing a return just in time, as Detroit's tight end room is shorthanded due to injuries to Firkser and Kitselman.PositiveDepth ChartAug 3, 2026
Conklin maintains 11 'IN' votes (unanimous) for the TE3 spot despite not yet playing due to injury; his nearing return makes him the clear favorite for the third tight end role as competing options (Kitselman, Firkser) continue to suffer injuries.PositiveInjuryAug 3, 2026
Tight end on PUP with calf injury continues to put in serious work with trainers and appears to be one of the players closer to returning from injury.PositiveInjuryAug 2, 2026
On PUP list with calf injury but progressing toward return; spent nearly all of practice working with a trainer in high-intensity drills. Typically players get a week or so of on-field work before returning to practice, so expect another handful of practices before re-entering the lineup.NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026
Tight end on PUP list with calf injury; no status update provided beyond continued absence from practice.NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026
Tight end on the PUP list with a calf injury; no status update provided in the Day 3 injury report.NegativeInjuryJul 30, 2026
Tight end on PUP with calf injury. Campbell estimated Conklin will sit out for two to three weeks, with expected return around mid-August assuming no setback.NegativeInjuryJul 30, 2026
Tight end on PUP with calf injury. Coach Dan Campbell estimated Conklin will sit out for two to three weeks, with expected return around mid-August assuming no setback.NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026
Did not practice on Day 1 of training camp.NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026
Conklin suffered a calf injury in the spring and will miss approximately two weeks at the start of camp. Campbell reported no setback and indicated the team is being smart with his recovery, hoping to get him back as soon as possible to get reps on him.NegativeInjuryJul 28, 2026
Placed on PUP list ahead of training camp.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
Conklin placed on PUP list to start training camp alongside Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. No specific injury details provided in the source material.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
Conklin is starting training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, but the source still expects him to slide into the Lions' TE3 role. His absence will open the door for rookie Kitselman to impress, and the more time Conklin is out, the more time the rookie has to develop. These circumstances could result in a switch at TE3 or the Lions considering keeping a TE4.PositiveDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Tyler Conklin received 11 of 11 votes from Pride of Detroit staff to make the roster as the TE3, though most votes were cast before he was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list during spring practices. The severity of his injury is unknown, but he remains the favorite to win the third tight end spot if healthy.NegativeInjuryJul 26, 2026
Tight end placed on PUP list after suffering an unknown injury during spring practices. Status clarification was expected when coach Dan Campbell met with media ahead of the first training camp practice.PositiveDepth ChartJul 22, 2026
Tyler Conklin is projected to make the 53-man roster as one of three tight ends the Lions typically carry.