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WRDET26 insightsLatest Aug 31, 2026

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Pride Of Detroit

WR Tarik Black was waived by the Detroit Lions after the Sunday cutdown and cleared waivers; he is now eligible to sign to Detroit's practice squad or become an unrestricted free agent.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Tarik Black was released by the Detroit Lions and cleared waivers, becoming a free agent.

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PositiveRoleAug 25, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Competing for WR5 role with Dominic Lovett and Lucky Jackson; with Cedrick Wilson Jr. now on injured reserve, the WR5 competition is wide open and Black has more opportunities to capitalize on and make his case for a roster spot.

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NegativeBustAug 23, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Black couldn't manage a catch despite entering the game in the second quarter and playing into the fourth quarter.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Black couldn't manage a catch despite entering the game in the second quarter and playing into the fourth quarter, a quiet performance in extended playing time.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Played 24 snaps (36%) and 6 special teams snaps (27%) in the preseason game. The source does not provide specific commentary on his performance or roster outlook.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Logged 24 snaps (36%) and 6 special teams snaps (27%) in wide receiver rotation.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Black received snaps ahead of Dominic Lovett on the wide receiver depth chart, indicating he is ahead of Lovett in the team's offensive plans.

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PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Black hauled in Detroit's lone touchdown reception in the preseason opener against the Bengals on a smooth catch and run, demonstrating playmaking ability in the wide receiver room.

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PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Tarik Black hauled in Detroit's lone touchdown reception in the preseason opener against the Bengals on a smooth catch and run, showcasing his ability to contribute in the wide receiver room.

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NegativeUsageAug 18, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Targeted on a deep shot from Altmyer that came up empty with tight coverage from Rakestraw on the second-team offense's final drive.

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NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Tarik Black had multiple reps against cornerback Khalil Dorsey in drills, getting a sideline pass broken up and another pass knocked away on an elevated attempt, as well as losing on a comeback route, showing he's part of the receiving rotation.

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NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Receiver Black had multiple reps against Khalil Dorsey, who broke up a sideline shot, elevated to knock away another pass, and got the better of Black on a comeback route.

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PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Made plays with the ball as a WR5 competitor, standing out during 11-on-11 work this summer.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver stock up in preseason game against Cincinnati; positioned as riser in receiving room competition.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Stock rose during the preseason game against Cincinnati, indicating improved performance in the wide receiver competition.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Black played 16 snaps (24%) plus 7 special teams snaps (28%) in the preseason opener, competing in the WR5 battle. He had Detroit's only touchdown and made a nice catch (called by an iffy pass interference), positioning him as a contender for the fifth receiver role.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Black played 16 snaps (24%) plus 7 special teams snaps (28%) in the preseason opener and had Detroit's only touchdown, along with a nice catch that was called on an iffy pass interference. He's competing for the WR5 role.

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PositiveUsageAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tarik Black caught a 24-yard touchdown pass from Luke Altmyer in the Lions' preseason opener against Cincinnati, scoring in a high-leverage late-game situation with the team down 16-6 and under six minutes remaining.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 13, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Listed on the wide receiver depth chart for the Lions; part of what Campbell called 'the best receiver room we've had since I've been here in camp, top to bottom,' with every player having 'flashed on one day or another.'

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NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Black was penalized during one-on-ones against Keith Abney.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lions re-signed wide receiver Tarik Black on Wednesday after waiving him on Monday; Black initially signed with Detroit in June following the UFL season, where he caught 31 passes for 459 yards and three touchdowns with the Louisville Kings; he is an undrafted free agent from 2021 who has appeared in one regular-season NFL game across stints with the Colts, Jets, Ravens, Steelers, and Dolphins.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Tarik Black was re-signed by the Lions to fill the roster spot left after placing Miles Kitselman on injured reserve.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 5, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wide receiver Tarik Black was re-signed by the Lions to fill the roster spot vacated by Miles Kitselman's placement on injured reserve.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 3, 2026NFL.com News

Tarik Black cut from the roster as a wide receiver.

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NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Tarik Black was added to the Detroit Lions to compete for a role.

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