Position battles still raging as Lions close training camp

The Detroit Lions head into the final week of the preseason with most of their roster largely settled, but the team still has decisions ahead before the regular-season cutdown. Detroit has three practices this week and then plays its last exhibition on Saturday, Aug. 29, against the Indianapolis Colts. NFL teams must reduce to 53 players by 6 p.m. the following day, leaving a narrow window for late roster impressions. The article highlights key position battles, including the No. 5 (or 6) receiver spot among Cedrick Wilson Jr., Tay Martin, Tom Kennedy, Lucky Jackson, Dominic Lovett, Tarik Black and Malik Cunningham—where injuries and special teams value could swing the decision. It also discusses the No. 6 (or 7) linebacker competition, factoring in injuries like Jimmy Rolder’s hamstring issue and Damone Clark’s missed practices, as well as special-teams roles.