Yahoo Sports NFL on Luke Altmyer

Altmyer remains in a tight QB2 competition with no clear separation from Dobbs.

The source mentions that Altmyer's roster chances took a hit in the previous preseason game because he failed to capitalize on an opportunity to elevate himself in the QB2 battle. Through two games, neither Altmyer nor Joshua Dobbs have seized the backup quarterback spot. Because Dobbs is not subject to waivers, there is a chance the Lions opt to keep Altmyer and sign Dobbs to the practice squad risk-free (unless Dobbs signs elsewhere). If neither quarterback takes the lead, that could be the deciding factor for who makes the initial roster—the margins are that slim.