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NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Tyler Conklin remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list with a calf injury and is not practicing during training camp.

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NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Conklin is currently on the physically unable to perform list for the Lions, limiting his availability in the tight end rotation alongside Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright, and newly signed Anthony Firkser.

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NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Tight end on PUP list with calf injury; no status update provided beyond continued absence from practice.

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NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Tight end on the PUP list with a calf injury; no status update provided in the Day 3 injury report.

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NegativeInjuryJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end on PUP list with calf injury; coach Dan Campbell estimated he will sit out for two to three weeks, with expected return around mid-August assuming no setback.

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NegativeInjuryJul 30, 2026Pride Of Detroit

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.

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NegativeInjuryJul 30, 2026Pride Of Detroit

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.

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NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Did not practice on Day 1 of training camp.

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NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026Pride Of Detroit

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.

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NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Did not practice at opening camp; his absence opened opportunities for backup tight ends Miles Kitselman and Jackson Meeks.

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NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Conklin suffered a calf injury in the spring and is expected to miss approximately two weeks to start camp. Campbell stated 'Conklin is probably going to be about two weeks here. Somewhere in there. He's running. He got a little calf (injury) back in the spring. We're hopeful. No setback. We're trying to be smart with him, but hopefully get him back as soon as possible so we can get some reps on him.'

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NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Conklin suffered a calf injury in the spring and will miss approximately two weeks to start camp. Coach Dan Campbell stated: 'Conklin is probably going to be about two weeks here. Somewhere in there. He's running. He got a little calf (injury) back in the spring. We're hopeful. No setback. We're trying to be smart with him, but hopefully get him back as soon as possible so we can get some reps on him.' The Lions are being cautious with his recovery.

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NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Did not practice on opening day of training camp; his absence opened opportunities for backup tight ends.

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NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Conklin suffered a calf injury in the spring and is expected to miss approximately two weeks at the start of camp. Campbell noted Conklin is running and there have been no setbacks, with the team being cautious but hopeful to get him back soon for reps.

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NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lions tight end Tyler Conklin suffered a calf injury in the spring and is expected to miss approximately two weeks at the start of training camp; he is currently running but the team is being cautious with his recovery.

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NegativeInjuryJul 28, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Placed on PUP list ahead of training camp.

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NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026Pride Of Detroit

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.

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Pride Of Detroit

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.

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NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Conklin placed on PUP list to start training camp alongside Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. No specific injury details provided in the source material.

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NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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 Miles Kitselman to impress, and the more time Conklin is out, the more time Kitselman has to make an impression. These circumstances could result in a switch at TE3 or the Lions considering keeping a TE4.

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NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyler Conklin placed on PUP list to start training camp alongside Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. While eligible to come off PUP at any time, his placement signals a health concern heading into the 2026 season.

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NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyler Conklin placed on PUP list to start training camp alongside Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. No specific injury details provided in the article.

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Tyler Conklin received 11 of 11 staff votes to make Detroit's roster as TE3, though the source notes most predictions were made before Conklin was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list to start training camp. The severity of his spring practice injury remains unknown, but he is still positioned as the favorite for the third tight end spot if he can return to practice.

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyler Conklin received 11 of 11 staff votes to make Detroit's roster as TE3; however, he was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list at the start of training camp with an unknown injury severity from spring practices, creating uncertainty about his availability.

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NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyler Conklin placed on PUP list to start training camp alongside Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. No specific injury details provided in the source, but his PUP status indicates he will not be available for the start of training camp.

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NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyler Conklin placed on PUP list to start training camp alongside Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. No specific injury details or timeline provided in the source.

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NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Conklin is starting training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list; despite his absence, the source expects him to slide into the TE3 role. His time on the PUP list will open the door for rookie Kitselman to impress, and these circumstances could result in a switch at TE3 or the Lions considering keeping a TE4.

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Tyler Conklin received all 11 staff votes to make Detroit's roster as TE3, though most predictions were made before he was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list during spring practices. The severity of his injury remains unknown, but he is still positioned as the heavy favorite for the third tight end spot if healthy.

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NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyler Conklin placed on PUP list to start training camp alongside Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. No specific injury details provided in the source, but his status is uncertain heading into the 2026 season.

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NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyler Conklin placed on PUP list to start training camp alongside Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. No specific injury details provided in the source.

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NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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 make an impression.

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NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Tyler Conklin received 11 of 11 staff votes to make Detroit's roster as TE3, but this prediction was made before he was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list to start training camp due to a spring practice injury. The severity of his injury remains unknown, and his availability for the TE3 role is uncertain.

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NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Tyler Conklin received 11 of 11 staff votes to make Detroit's roster as TE3, but this prediction was made before he was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list to start training camp due to a spring practice injury. The severity of his injury is unknown, and his roster status remains uncertain pending his recovery timeline.

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NegativeInjuryJul 26, 2026Pride Of Detroit

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.

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NegativeInjuryJul 26, 2026NFL - The Athletic

Tyler Conklin is on the PUP list and will miss a minimum of four games if he remains on the list at the start of the regular season.

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NegativeInjuryJul 26, 2026NFL - The Athletic

Tyler Conklin has been placed on the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list and will miss a minimum of four games if he remains on the list at the start of the regular season.

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NegativeInjuryJul 26, 2026NFL - The Athletic

Tyler Conklin has been placed on the PUP list and will miss a minimum of four games if he remains on the list at the start of the regular season.

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Tyler Conklin is projected to make the 53-man roster as one of three tight ends the Lions typically carry.

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PositiveRoleJun 23, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Conklin provides Detroit with another capable tight end option, reducing LaPorta's role clarity and snap count expectations.

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