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- Detroit Lions cut roster to 53 players by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
- Wide receiver Tay Martin secured a spot on the 53-man roster.
- Safety Brian Branch will start season on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
- Lions waived rookie quarterback Luke Altmyer, defensive lineman Myles Adams, tight end Zach Horton and linebacker Troy Reeder.
- Payton Turner, Kendrick Law and Damone Clark were placed on injured reserve, ending their seasons.
