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NegativeInjuryAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Played only 5 snaps (7%); suffered injury that coach Dan Campbell expressed fear could be serious, which impacts WR5 job competition.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson received snaps ahead of Dominic Lovett on the wide receiver depth chart, indicating he is ahead of Lovett in the team's offensive plans.

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NegativeInjuryAug 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wilson suffered a knee injury in the first half of the preseason game and left the game. Lions coach Dan Campbell expressed concern about the injury, stating 'I'm worried' and noting the team is still evaluating it. Wilson was competing for the Lions' fifth and/or sixth receiver spot on the roster, and a long-term injury would open opportunities for depth receivers like Tay Martin, Dominic Lovett, and Lucky Jackson.

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NegativeInjuryAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson suffered a knee injury in the first half of the preseason game against Washington. Lions coach Dan Campbell expressed concern about the injury, stating 'I'm worried. I'm worried on that one,' and noted the team is still evaluating the knee. Wilson was competing for the Lions' fifth and/or sixth receiver spot on the roster, and a long-term injury would require depth receivers like Tay Martin, Dominic Lovett, and Lucky Jackson to step up.

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NegativeInjuryAug 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. left the preseason game early with a knee injury after recording two catches for 21 yards. Head coach Dan Campbell said he's "worried" about Wilson's injury, though the full scope is not yet known. His potential absence could open the WR5 and WR6 spots to competition.

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NegativeInjuryAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. left the preseason game early with a knee injury after recording two catches for 21 yards; head coach Dan Campbell expressed concern about the injury, saying he's 'worried' about it, though the full scope of the injury remains unknown, creating uncertainty about his availability for the WR5/6 depth chart.

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NegativeInjuryAug 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wilson suffered an injury during the first quarter drive and did not return to the game; he had completed a 17-yard reception on third-and-5 before the injury.

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wilson is competing for the WR5/WR6 roster spot alongside Tay Martin, Dominic Lovett, and Tom Kennedy, with no clear leader established yet. Saturday's preseason game offers an opportunity to make a statement and secure a roster spot.

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PositiveInjuryAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson is back from a recent hip injury and has been praised by coaches for his versatility and reliability; he is a contender for the WR5/6 role in an open competition.

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PositiveInjuryAug 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Recently returned from a hip injury and has been praised by coaches for his versatility and reliability; among the contenders for the WR5/6 role where the Lions have an open competition.

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PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson earned early praise from the coaching staff during OTAs and started in Detroit's first preseason contest, playing 15 snaps on offense and making an impressive outstretched grab for 23 yards on the team's first drive; notably, he did not log a snap on special teams, which could indicate Detroit's comfort level with his special teams ability or a shift toward prioritizing offensive versatility at receiver.

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PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Veteran Cedrick Wilson Jr. earned early praise from the coaching staff during OTAs and started in Detroit's first preseason contest, playing 15 snaps on offense and making an impressive outstretched grab for 23 yards on the team's first drive; however, he did not log a snap on special teams, raising questions about whether Detroit is prioritizing his offensive versatility at X, Y, and Z positions over special teams contributions despite his 373 career special teams snaps.

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PositiveUsageAug 18, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Connected with second-team quarterback Altmyer for a 22-yard gain up the sidelines, showing production in the reserve offense action.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 17, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wilson gained 1 vote to reach 8 total for the WR5 spot, maintaining his position on the roster bubble as the fifth receiver option behind the assumed-in top four.

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PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson gained 1 staff vote to reach 8 total votes for the WR5 roster spot, maintaining strong positioning in the wide receiver depth chart competition.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 17, 2026Pride Of Detroit

The source projects Wilson as the fifth wide receiver on the 53-man roster. The source notes that one or two spots remain for reserves after the top four, and currently has Wilson taking that spot, though other players like Dominic Lovett, Tarik Black, Tom Kennedy, and Tay Martin are also in the hunt.

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NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. was covered tightly by Rock Ya-Sin when he caught a short pass in drills, showing he's part of the receiving rotation in training camp.

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NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Tight end Wilson Jr. caught a short pass but was right on top of by Rock Ya-Sin during drills.

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PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026Pride Of Detroit

WR recipient of Luke Altmyer's best pass in preseason game vs. Bengals: a 23-yard dart, showcasing Altmyer's ability to move the ball downfield with authority.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver saw action in preseason game with neutral stock movement; no specific performance details provided.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Maintained neutral stock status during the preseason game, neither helping nor hurting his roster position.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson played 15 snaps (23%) in the preseason opener. The source provides snap count data but no specific evaluation of his performance or role projection.

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NegativeUsageAug 14, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wilson played 15 snaps (23%) in the preseason opener. The source provides snap count data but no specific evaluation of his performance.

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NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Listed as sixth wide receiver on depth chart for preseason game 1 vs. Bengals; part of what coach Dan Campbell described as "the best receiver room we've had since I've been here in camp, top to bottom."

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 13, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Listed on the wide receiver depth chart 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,' with every player having 'flashed on one day or another.'

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PositiveUsageAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson made a great catch on a 23-yard shot play from Josh Dobbs up the seam, high-pointing the ball between Joe Bachie and Loren Strickland. The source notes it was a well-placed ball from Dobbs that gave Wilson a one-on-one opportunity.

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PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wilson made a great catch on a 23-yard shot play from Josh Dobbs, high-pointing the ball between Joe Bachie and Loren Strickland on a seam route during team drills.

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PositiveInjuryAug 10, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wilson returned to practice after missing only a few practices with an undisclosed injury. The source notes this is good news for a player competing for the WR5/6 roster spots on the Lions.

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PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson returned to practice after missing only a few practices with an undisclosed injury. The source notes he is in tight competition for the WR5/6 jobs, and his quick return to the lineup is positive news for his roster spot competition.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Cedrick Wilson Jr. received 7 'IN' votes (down 3) in the WR 5/6 battle and has cooled off after a strong start to camp; he is currently sidelined with an unknown absence. His roster status is increasingly uncertain as Dominic Lovett gains ground in the competition.

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NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson Jr. missed Sunday's practice with an unexplained absence; the source notes that the Lions' subsequent workouts of two receivers (Julian Hicks and Ray-Ray McCloud) could signal Detroit will need reinforcements at the position.

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PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Cedrick Wilson gave the second-team offense some optimism in Drive 5 with a deep curl reception against Roger McCreary for 14 yards, showing ability to create separation downfield.

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PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Cedrick Wilson gave the second-team offense some optimism with a deep curl against Roger McCreary for 14 yards in Drive 5.

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NegativeUsageAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

During a situational drill with the second-team offense down 14-13 with 3:32 left, Wilson picked up 5 yards on an early play before the offense stalled with penalties and a sack.

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NegativeUsageAug 6, 2026Pride Of Detroit

During the situational drill with the second-team offense, Wilson picked up 5 yards on an early play to help move the chains before the offense stalled.

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PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson gained 2 "IN" votes to reach 10 total, climbing the roster bubble after a strong start to camp and praise from head coach Dan Campbell. Campbell highlighted Wilson as a true pro who "gets it," competes without entitlement, and also contributes on special teams. His tape supports the special teams capability.

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PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wilson's stock is up 2 votes to 10 'IN' votes after a strong start to camp and praise from Dan Campbell, who highlighted Wilson's professionalism, work ethic, and special teams contributions: 'He just gets it. There's nothing better than freaking vets, man, true pros that get it. They know how to go about their business, man. They come in here, they compete. They're not entitled, they just go work, man and that's what he does. And by the way, his special teams reps are pretty good, too.'

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PositiveRoleAug 2, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Made the catch of practice with an acrobatic catch in the back of the end zone against McCreary during reserve offense drills, demonstrating elite receiving ability.

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NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson bobbled a catch attempt against Roger McCreary, and the veteran cornerback attacked the ball as both players went to the ground, jarring the ball loose for a fumble/incompletion.

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NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wilson bobbled a catch attempt against Roger McCreary, who attacked the ball as both players went to the ground, resulting in the ball being jarred loose for a fumble/incompletion.

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