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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Tyler Conklin
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Tyler Conklin
PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Conklin looked like a steady veteran on Saturday, displaying why he is likely locked in as TE3; caught two passes for 21 yards including a third-down conversion, and sealed the other half of the hole on the Dobbs touchdown run, wiping out Commanders first-round pick Sonny Styles on the play.NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026
Played 27 snaps (40%) and 4 special teams snaps (18%); presumed to be in TE rotation with LaPorta, Wright, and Meeks competing for remaining spots.PositiveUsageAug 23, 2026
Conklin provided a pivotal block on Joshua Dobbs' 50-yard touchdown run, helping spring the quarterback and demonstrating his value in the running game.NegativeDepth ChartAug 20, 2026
Tyler Conklin was signed by the Lions during the offseason and is listed third on the tight end depth chart. The 31-year-old logged just seven catches for the Los Angeles Chargers last season but averaged 58 catches for 554 yards and 2.5 touchdowns across his previous four campaigns with other teams.NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026
Tight end Tyler Conklin lost both special teams reps to Zach Horton in practice.PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026
Conklin is a lock for the tight end roster with 11 unanimous staff votes, maintaining his position as the fourth tight end behind Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Conklin got the start at tight end and secured two receptions in the preseason game against the Bengals, maintaining his veteran role in the offense.PositiveInjuryAug 14, 2026
Conklin played 17 snaps (26%) in the preseason opener, getting his feet wet early in the game. The source notes this is a good sign for his injury progress and that he continues to be the heavy favorite for the TE3 job.NegativeInjuryAug 13, 2026
Slowly returning from calf injury heading into preseason game 1 vs. Bengals, which may limit his availability or playing time in the game.NegativeUsageAug 10, 2026
Conklin was targeted on a short pickup during Monday's practice, where UDFA linebacker Erick Hunter was all over him.PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026
Taking part in everything except team drills on Sunday; limited but expanding participation indicates continued recovery.PositiveInjuryAug 9, 2026
Returned to practice after calf injury; got team reps for the first time in training camp, though not a full workload yet, indicating he is progressing and being worked back into the offense.NegativeInjuryAug 7, 2026
The tight end continues to ramp up from his calf injury and is doing plenty of work with trainers; he passed his physical this week but still hasn't been cleared for team work.NegativeInjuryAug 6, 2026
Conklin officially came off the PUP list after a calf injury and participated in walkthrough and individual drills on Thursday, but was not yet cleared for team drills. Jackson Meeks and Thomas Gordon received most of the TE3-4 reps as a result.PositiveInjuryAug 5, 2026
Tyler Conklin passed his physical after missing the first week of training camp with a calf injury suffered in the spring; he is expected to come off the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list when the Lions return to practice on Thursday. The source notes his return comes at an opportune time given injuries to Anthony Firkser (broken leg on injured reserve) and Miles Kitselman (leg injury on injured reserve), positioning Conklin as the biggest impact of Detroit's tight end room maneuvering. An eight-year veteran who has recorded at least 400 receiving yards on four occasions and caught at least 50 passes in each of the four previous seasons, Conklin was signed to a one-year, $1.3 million deal to compete for depth behind Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright.PositiveInjuryAug 4, 2026
Conklin is on the PUP list with a calf injury but continues to work with trainers for nearly the entirety of practice. The source indicates he appears to be nearing a return just in time, as Detroit's tight end room is shorthanded due to injuries to Firkser and Kitselman.PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026
Conklin maintains 11 "IN" votes with no change, remaining the unanimous pick for the TE3 spot despite not yet playing due to injury. The source notes he is nearing a return, which supports his continued roster security.PositiveInjuryAug 3, 2026
Tight end Tyler Conklin continues to put in serious work with trainers and appears to be one of the players closer to returning from a calf injury, suggesting positive trajectory toward availability.PositiveInjuryAug 2, 2026
Conklin is on the path toward returning from a calf injury on the PUP list. He spent nearly all of practice working with a trainer in high-intensity drills; typically players get a week or so of on-field work before returning to practice, so a handful more practices may be needed before he re-enters the lineup.NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026
Tight end Tyler Conklin remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list with a calf injury and is not practicing during training camp.NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026
Conklin is currently on the physically unable to perform list for the Lions, limiting his availability in the tight end rotation alongside Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright, and newly signed Anthony Firkser.NegativeInjuryJul 30, 2026
Tight end on PUP list with calf injury; coach Dan Campbell estimated he will sit out for two to three weeks, with expected return around mid-August assuming no setback.NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026
Did not practice at opening camp; his absence opened opportunities for backup tight ends Miles Kitselman and Jackson Meeks.NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026
Did not practice on opening day of training camp; his absence opened opportunities for backup tight ends.NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026
Conklin suffered a calf injury in the spring and is expected to miss approximately two weeks to start camp. Campbell stated 'Conklin is probably going to be about two weeks here. Somewhere in there. He's running. He got a little calf (injury) back in the spring. We're hopeful. No setback. We're trying to be smart with him, but hopefully get him back as soon as possible so we can get some reps on him.'NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026
Conklin suffered a calf injury in the spring and will miss approximately two weeks to start camp. Coach Dan Campbell stated: 'Conklin is probably going to be about two weeks here. Somewhere in there. He's running. He got a little calf (injury) back in the spring. We're hopeful. No setback. We're trying to be smart with him, but hopefully get him back as soon as possible so we can get some reps on him.' The Lions are being cautious with his recovery.NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026
Conklin suffered a calf injury in the spring and is expected to miss approximately two weeks at the start of camp. Campbell noted Conklin is running and there have been no setbacks, with the team being cautious but hopeful to get him back soon for reps.NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026
Lions tight end Tyler Conklin suffered a calf injury in the spring and is expected to miss approximately two weeks at the start of training camp; he is currently running but the team is being cautious with his recovery.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
Tyler Conklin placed on PUP list to start training camp alongside Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. While eligible to come off PUP at any time, his placement signals a health concern heading into the 2026 season.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
Tyler Conklin placed on PUP list to start training camp alongside Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. No specific injury details provided in the article.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
Tyler Conklin placed on PUP list to start training camp alongside Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. No specific injury details provided in the source, but his PUP status indicates he will not be available for the start of training camp.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
Tyler Conklin placed on PUP list to start training camp alongside Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. No specific injury details or timeline provided in the source.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
Tyler Conklin placed on PUP list to start training camp alongside Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. No specific injury details provided in the source, but his status is uncertain heading into the 2026 season.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
Tyler Conklin placed on PUP list to start training camp alongside Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. No specific injury details provided in the source.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
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 Miles Kitselman to impress, and the more time Conklin is out, the more time Kitselman has to make an impression. These circumstances could result in a switch at TE3 or the Lions considering keeping a TE4.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
Conklin is starting training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list; despite his absence, the source expects him to slide into the TE3 role. His time on the PUP list will open the door for rookie Kitselman to impress, and these circumstances could result in a switch at TE3 or the Lions considering keeping a TE4.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
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.PositiveDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Tight end Tyler Conklin received 11 of 11 staff votes to make Detroit's roster as TE3, though the source notes most predictions were made before Conklin was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list to start training camp. The severity of his spring practice injury remains unknown, but he is still positioned as the favorite for the third tight end spot if he can return to practice.PositiveDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Tyler Conklin received 11 of 11 staff votes to make Detroit's roster as TE3; however, he was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list at the start of training camp with an unknown injury severity from spring practices, creating uncertainty about his availability.PositiveDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Tight end Tyler Conklin received all 11 staff votes to make Detroit's roster as TE3, though most predictions were made before he was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list during spring practices. The severity of his injury remains unknown, but he is still positioned as the heavy favorite for the third tight end spot if healthy.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
Tight end Tyler Conklin received 11 of 11 staff votes to make Detroit's roster as TE3, but this prediction was made before he was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list to start training camp due to a spring practice injury. The severity of his injury remains unknown, and his availability for the TE3 role is uncertain.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
Tight end Tyler Conklin received 11 of 11 staff votes to make Detroit's roster as TE3, but this prediction was made before he was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list to start training camp due to a spring practice injury. The severity of his injury is unknown, and his roster status remains uncertain pending his recovery timeline.