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Pride Of Detroit fantasy football takes on Greg Dortch
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All Pride Of Detroit insights about Greg Dortch
PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026
Dortch made a guy miss on a punt return and picked up 17 yards to put Detroit's offense in Commanders' territory in the third quarter.NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026
Listed as WR4 on the Lions depth chart heading into preseason Game 2 vs. Commanders; part of the Lions' first four receivers that are set.PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026
Punt return candidate in two-man race; Fipp directly identified Dortch as one of the two main candidates for the punt returner role alongside Tom Kennedy, with Dominic Lovett fitting in but not getting top-team reps.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Greg Dortch is the Lions' replacement for Kalif Raymond, returning punts and serving as one of the team's kick returners alongside running back Jacob Saylors, filling a critical special teams role at the bottom of the depth chart.PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026
The source projects Dortch as the fourth wide receiver on the 53-man roster and notes he looks like the team's top returner option. This special teams role solidifies his roster spot alongside his offensive contributions.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Dortch made a veteran returner play during special teams drills, fielding a kick near the sidelines but making sure to put his foot out of bounds before catching the ball, which would have resulted in the offense getting the ball on the 40-yard line, demonstrating his special teams awareness.NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026
Receiver Dortch was targeted on a shot over the middle by Luke Altmyer in a situational drill, but the pass was overthrown and fell incomplete.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Maintained neutral stock status during the preseason game, neither helping nor hurting his roster position.NegativeDepth ChartAug 14, 2026
Dortch, Detroit's WR4, barely played in the preseason opener with only 7 snaps (11%) plus 1 special teams snap (4%). The source notes this further cements his spot on the roster, indicating his role is secure but limited.NegativeDepth ChartAug 13, 2026
Listed as the projected starter at wide receiver for the Lions; part of what Campbell called 'the best receiver room we've had since I've been here in camp, top to bottom.'NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
Dortch received a checkdown from Luke Altmyer at the goal line during the situational drill, resulting in a short field goal attempt.NegativeInjuryAug 10, 2026
Dortch did not practice on Monday with an undisclosed injury. No further details or timeline were provided by the source.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Greg Dortch is assumed to be locked in as one of the Lions' top four wide receivers, with no roster bubble concerns.PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026
Wide receiver continues to look like the WR4 in the Lions offense. Dortch made a short curl reception when the offense was backed up near its own end zone, but his biggest play came during the end-of-game scenario: a 30-plus-yard post over the middle after beating Roger McCreary in coverage. He did drop a punt during special teams drills.PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026
Got extended reps at receiver in place of Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams on Sunday; featured prominently in end-of-game situational drill, catching a seam route for 31 yards and later getting a defensive penalty on an overthrow that resulted in an automatic first down.NegativeInjuryAug 9, 2026
Not practicing with undisclosed injury; newly added to the absentee list with no update on condition provided.NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026
Greg Dortch had a difficult scrimmage, with Chuck Clark shutting down a slant reception attempt in Drive 2, and dropping a pass in Drive 9.PositiveValueAug 7, 2026
Dortch is positioned as a sneaky value addition to the Lions offense despite his size limitations; he has proven ability to take screens or sweeps for positive yardage and fits the Lions' scheme where they already have several primetime targets for Jared Goff. The source emphasizes Dortch's proven ability to be a value addition in the right offense, with offensive coordinator Petzing capable of maximizing that role.PositiveValueAug 7, 2026
The source identifies Dortch as an underrated free agent addition, noting he has proven ability to be a sneaky value in the right offense. Petzing has demonstrated the ability to maximize Dortch's production, and the Lions' existing depth at receiver (St. Brown, Williams, TeSlaa) means Dortch doesn't need to be a primary target. His screen and sweep ability, combined with elite return metrics (26.5 yards per kick return, 11.6 yards per punt return), positions him as a low-cost complement to Detroit's offensive weapons.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
Dortch signed a $1,402,500 contract with Detroit to reunite with former Arizona OC Drew Petzing, who is taking over the Lions offense in 2026. In 2025 with Arizona under Petzing, Dortch recorded 29 catches on 33 targets for 206 yards and three touchdowns, plus 15 yards and one touchdown on seven rushing attempts. His special teams value is significant: 30 kick returns for 796 yards (26.5 yards per return) and 16 punt returns for 185 yards (11.6 yards per return). Head coach Dan Campbell indicated Dortch's primary role will be finding his fit among the Lions' three top receivers (Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa), with potential as a gadget player and return specialist. Campbell noted Dortch can play Z or F receiver positions and emphasized the Lions already have several primetime targets for Jared Goff.NegativeUsageAug 6, 2026
During the situational drill with the second-team offense down 14-13 with 3:32 left, Dortch picked up 6 yards on an early play to help move the chains before the offense stalled.NegativeUsageAug 2, 2026
Returned at least one kickoff during special teams drills, showing involvement in the return game.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
WR Greg Dortch looks like the leader for both kick return and punt return duties during 2026 training camp, securing dual special teams roles.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Dortch cleanly beat Roger McCreary on one rep in 1-on-1 drills, but Khalil Dorsey got the best of him later with a pass breakup.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Dortch cleanly beat Roger McCreary on one rep in 1-on-1 drills, but Khalil Dorsey got the best of Dortch later with a pass breakup.PositiveDepth ChartJul 30, 2026
Greg Dortch looks to have solidified himself as WR4 and is mixing in with the starters, while the battle amongst the depth reserves at wide receiver looks wide open.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
Wide receiver looked completely comfortable as the Lions' primary punt returner and appeared firmly entrenched as the team's No. 4 wide receiver on Day 1 of camp.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
Dortch looked completely comfortable as the Lions' primary punt returner and appeared firmly entrenched as the team's No. 4 wide receiver on Day 1.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Dortch is locked in as one of the first four receivers on the Lions' projected 53-man roster, with the source noting that after the top four receivers, there are many questions about the remaining depth.PositiveDepth ChartJul 22, 2026
Greg Dortch is projected to make the 53-man roster as one of six wide receivers the Lions are carrying.