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Article2026 Detroit Lions 53-man roster prediction: Erik’s pre-training camp editionJuly 27, 2026

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Despite Conklin starting training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, I am still expecting him to slide into the Lions' TE3 role

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Conklin on PUP list but expected to claim TE3 role eventually

Conklin is starting training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, but the source still expects him to slide into the Lions' TE3 role; his absence will open the door for rookie Kitselman to impress, and the more time Conklin is out, the more time the rookie has to make an impression.