The Detroit Lions are ramping up for a potential postseason run after finishing 2025 with a 9-8 record, as general manager Brad Holmes reshapes the roster through the offseason, drafts, trades, and free agency. The team has added two Wide Receivers from the UFL’s Louisville Kings—Lucky Jackson and Tarik Black—reflecting Detroit’s willingness to sign spring talent. Jackson previously spent time with the Minnesota Vikings, mainly on practice squad stints with limited regular-season action, while Black, a former Michigan Wolverine who also played at Texas, has appeared with several NFL teams and produced 27 receptions for 388 yards and three TDs in the UFL. The Lions plan to report for training camp in late July, with a preseason opener set for August 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals, as they continue to build depth for a competitive 2026 season.
Key Takeaways:
– Lions aim to return to the postseason after a 9-8 finish in 2025.
– Signing two UFL wideouts (Lucky Jackson and Tarik Black) to bolster the receiving corps.
– Jackson has NFL exposure with the Vikings; Black brings college pedigree from Michigan and Texas.
– Training camp and a August preseason game are on the near-term schedule.
