TeSlaa poised for Year 2 role expansion with improved conditioning and higher target expectations.

Lions expect TeSlaa to expand his role in Year 2 beyond his rookie baseline of ~1 catch per game. As a rookie, TeSlaa caught 6 TDs on just 16 catches, showcasing explosive play-making but inconsistent volume. The team's stated expectation is for him to maintain his big-play ability while contributing more tough catches every week. TeSlaa's offseason conditioning work with a personal trainer has made him stronger and restored his athleticism; Lions wide receivers coach Scottie Montgomery noted the change is dramatic: 'He's so much stronger. What I like to do is I like to watch where we were, especially from an athleticism standpoint, to where he is now. It's not even close.' This conditioning improvement and role expansion set up potential for significantly higher target volume and touchdown upside in 2026.

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