Detroit Lions tight end Miles Kitselman, an undrafted free agent out of Tennessee who had seen reps with Detroit's first-team offense in training camp, was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, ending his rookie season.
In a corresponding move, wide receiver Tarik Black, who waived waived by the Lions on Aug. 3, was brought back to the roster.
Kitselman (leg) saw opportunities with the first-team offense as TE3 behind Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright while Tyler Conklin worked to return to the field. Conklin, a veteran signed in March, has been dealing with a calf issue he sustained in the spring and hasn't yet practiced in training camp.
Conklin passed his physical Tuesday, according to the league's transaction wire, offering a potential signal for his return. Conklin had a quiet season with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025 but was productive over his three years with the New York Jets (2022-24) before that, with 1,622 yards and seven touchdowns.
Before the Lions, Kitselman played at Hutchinson Community College (2021), Alabama (2022-23) and Tennessee (2024-25). He made 24 starts over two seasons with the Volunteers, catching 48 passes for 554 yards and six touchdowns.
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In a corresponding move, wide receiver Tarik Black, who waived waived by the Lions on Aug. 3, was brought back to the roster.
Kitselman (leg) saw opportunities with the first-team offense as TE3 behind Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright while Tyler Conklin worked to return to the field. Conklin, a veteran signed in March, has been dealing with a calf issue he sustained in the spring and hasn't yet practiced in training camp.
Conklin passed his physical Tuesday, according to the league's transaction wire, offering a potential signal for his return. Conklin had a quiet season with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025 but was productive over his three years with the New York Jets (2022-24) before that, with 1,622 yards and seven touchdowns.
Before the Lions, Kitselman played at Hutchinson Community College (2021), Alabama (2022-23) and Tennessee (2024-25). He made 24 starts over two seasons with the Volunteers, catching 48 passes for 554 yards and six touchdowns.
#conklin #camp
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