Conklin Returns as Lions Tight End Depth Rebounds | Detroit Lions News

Detroit Lions News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

Tyler Conklin’s return from injury is a major boost for the Detroit Lions’ tight end corps, stepping in as veteran depth behind Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright. After missing training camp with a calf issue, he’s cleared to play and ready to contribute his proven receiving skills — including multiple 400-yard seasons — to a position group decimated by injuries that saw Anthony Firkser and Miles Kitselman land on IR. The Lions also re-signed Zach Horton and brought in Nick Muse to bolster the unit, while Tarik Black returns as a wideout to fill the roster gap left by Kitselman’s absence…