Lions Hit Mid‑Camp Mark, Face OL Shuffle and QB Race After Bengals Loss

The Detroit Lions have reached the middle of their 2026 preseason camp. Their first game, a Thursday matchup against Cincinnati, ended in a loss that gave the team a 0‑1 record for the month.

Coaches are still moving pieces on the offensive line. Several veterans and younger players are vying for starting spots, and the lineup looks like a game of musical chairs as the camp progresses.

The backup quarterback slot is also up for grabs. An undrafted rookie has impressed staff and is now in contention with other hopefuls, turning the depth chart into a tight race.

On a recent Sports Final Edition broadcast, Hobie Artigue sat down with Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News and Ben Raven of MLive. They broke down the Bengals game, highlighted the line battle, the QB competition, and pointed out a few players who stood out in the early action.