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Luke Altmyer struggles in Lions’ preseason loss to Bengals

8/14/2026

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Luke Altmyer debuted as the Detroit Lions fell 16-14 to the Cincinnati Bengals on Aug. 13, 2026.
He completed 13 of 22 passes for 130 yards, threw one touchdown, two interceptions and lost a fumble.
Coach Dan Campbell said starter Jared Goff and starters sat, giving Altmyer a chance to compete for the backup role.
Altmyer signed a three-year, $3.11 million contract with a $10,000 signing bonus and $257,500 guaranteed after going undrafted.

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Luke Altmyer debuted as the Detroit Lions fell 16-14 to the Cincinnati Bengals on Aug. 13, 2026.
He completed 13 of 22 passes for 130 yards, threw one touchdown, two interceptions and lost a fumble.
Coach Dan Campbell said starter Jared Goff and starters sat, giving Altmyer a chance to compete for the backup role.
Altmyer signed a three-year, $3.11 million contract with a $10,000 signing bonus and $257,500 guaranteed after going undrafted.