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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lovett had a chance to separate himself with a good game but caught just one pass for six yards in a disappointing outing, failing to make an impact when opportunity was available.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

2025 draft pick had decreased role with 14 snaps (21%) and zero special teams reps; caught one pass for 6 yards but lack of special teams contribution is disappointing for a player not contributing on teams.

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NegativeUsageAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lovett had another stock-down performance, but for different reasons than his first preseason game (when he dropped two passes and muffed a punt). The red flag here was his lack of usage in general. The special teams coordinator said the punt return job was largely down to Greg Dortch and Tom Kennedy, erasing one avenue for Lovett to make the team. He is failing to stand out in any other capacity. A week after leading the team in targets, Lovett had just two targets out of 25 pass attempts against the Commanders. His snap count plummeted from 39 last week to 14 this week, none of which came on special teams—no punt returns, no kick returns, no coverage. Most of his snaps came in the fourth quarter, well after Tay Martin, Cedrick Wilson Jr., Tom Kennedy, and Tarik Black. The source notes that if Lovett is being phased out of special teams and passed on the wide receiver depth chart, his chances of making the roster are looking slimmer by the day.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Lovett is among Detroit's depth receivers (alongside Tay Martin and Lucky Jackson) who may see increased opportunity if Cedrick Wilson Jr.'s knee injury proves to be long-term, as Wilson was competing for the fifth and/or sixth receiver spot on the roster.

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wide receiver Dominic Lovett, drafted in 2025, was expected to have a bigger role this year potentially as high as WR5, but the source is now unsure if he can win the WR6 job. Lovett didn't get playing time until the second half and recorded only one catch for six yards, while Martin got reps the entire game despite the source's prior belief in Lovett.

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Dominic Lovett, drafted in 2025 and expected by the source to have a bigger role this year potentially as high as WR5, didn't get playing time until the second half and recorded only one catch for six yards; the source is now unsure if he can win the WR6 job, as Martin got preference in early-game reps despite the source's prior belief in Lovett.

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Lovett is competing for the WR5/WR6 roster spot alongside Tay Martin, Cedrick Wilson, 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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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lovett has consistently worked with the second team and is a contender for the WR5/6 role in an open competition among the Lions' receiver depth.

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Has consistently worked with the second team and is among the contenders for the WR5/6 role where the Lions have an open competition.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 21, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Punt return candidate on roster bubble; Fipp indicated Lovett is fitting into the punt return competition 'a little bit' but Kennedy and Dortch are the main candidates. Lovett was a good gunner at Georgia but hasn't been getting top-team reps at that position in camp, putting him in danger on the roster bubble.

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PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lovett has flashed the ability to separate and make plays in the wide receiver room, which Dan Campbell said is the best it's been since he arrived in 2021.

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PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Dominic Lovett has flashed the ability to separate and make plays in the Lions' wide receiver room, which head coach Dan Campbell has called the best it's been since he arrived in 2021.

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NegativeUsageAug 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Receiver Dominic Lovett appeared in multiple situational drills. Targeted on a prayer shot from Luke Altmyer in a situational drill where Ennis Rakestraw was all over him and he ended up falling down. Also received passes over the middle from Altmyer for short gains in a second-team end-of-game drill.

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NegativeUsageAug 19, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Receiver Dominic Lovett was targeted in multiple second-team situational drills. He was the target on Luke Altmyer's prayer shot that went incomplete after Ennis Rakestraw was all over it and Lovett fell down. He also received passes over the middle for short gains in another end-of-game drill.

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NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Dominic Lovett was targeted by Luke Altmyer on the sixth drive but Altmyer overshot him, and Chuck Clark was in waiting for an easy interception.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Lovett dropped 3 votes to 3 total for the WR5 spot after a poor preseason performance; he caught only 3 of 8 targets, had a couple of drops, and muffed a punt. While the source notes he is still flashing separation skills and special teams potential, the negative plays have outweighed the positive.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lovett dropped from 6 to 3 staff votes for the WR5 spot after a poor preseason performance; he caught only 3 of 8 targets, had multiple drops, and muffed a punt, though the source notes he is still flashing separation skills and special teams potential, the negative plays have outweighed the positives.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 17, 2026Pride Of Detroit

The source projects Lovett as OUT of the 53-man roster. While the source likes Lovett's ability to get open, he cannot justify keeping him until he can corral the ball consistently. The source notes Lovett has potential to be a big riser if he can turn his targets into yardage, but for now he is on the fringe and at risk of being cut.

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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Dominic Lovett made a nice play on the ball in seven-on-seven drills, leaping and snagging a post pass from backup quarterback Luke Altmyer with his fingertips for a significant gain, showing strong receiving technique.

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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Receiver Lovett made a nice play on the ball by leaping and snagging it with his fingertips on a post route from Luke Altmyer for a significant gain during seven-on-seven drills.

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NegativeUsageAug 15, 2026Pride Of Detroit

WR tied for team lead with 3 catches for 28 yards but on a team-high 8 targets, failing to haul in more than half; dropped 2 passes. Also bobbled 1 of 2 punt returns on special teams. Competing for both WR and special teams roster spots; needs to separate himself from competition to justify roster spot. Mitigating factor: no other receivers stood out on Thursday either.

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PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Made plays with the ball as a WR5 competitor, standing out during 11-on-11 work this summer.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

In the race for WR5, Lovett took a bigger step forward than fellow reserve Tay Martin; Lovett was targeted eight times (catching three for 28 yards), illustrating his ability to get open quickly in his routes. This performance suggests he is ahead in the competition for a roster spot.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver stock up in preseason game against Cincinnati; positioned as riser in receiving room competition.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Pride Of Detroit

In the WR5 competition, Lovett took a bigger step forward than peer Tay Martin, receiving eight targets and catching three for 28 yards. He demonstrated the ability to get open quickly in his routes, positioning himself as the leading candidate for the reserve wide receiver role.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lovett played 32 snaps (48%) plus 7 special teams snaps (28%) in the preseason opener, leading the WR5 battle. His play was up and down, with him making a few big catches, a couple drops, and a muffed punt that he recovered. The source indicates the WR5 battle is continuing to heat up.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Lovett played 32 snaps (48%) plus 7 special teams snaps (28%) in the preseason opener, leading the wide receiver group in snaps. His play was up and down, with him making a few big catches, a couple drops, and a muffed punt that he recovered. He's competing for the WR5 role.

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PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Listed as fifth 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," with Campbell noting "every one of those guys has flashed on one day or another, has done something pretty damn good," indicating Lovett has shown promise in training camp.

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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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PositiveDepth ChartAug 10, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Dominic Lovett received 6 votes (up 4) in the WR 5/6 battle and is on an upward trajectory after starting camp with familiar struggles. He has begun to come on in recent practices with increased opportunities, and the staff is split on whether he or Cedrick Wilson should be the fifth or sixth receiver, with 4 staffers favoring Lovett over Wilson.

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PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wide receiver took advantage of additional opportunities with St. Brown and Williams mostly inactive. Lovett made a vice-grip, full-extension contested catch over the middle, showcasing a skill set not often seen from him. During the get-out-of-the-end-zone period, Lovett found himself wide open as a safety valve on a deep dig from Luke Altmeyer with plenty of catch-and-run potential ahead of him.

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PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Lovett executed a pretty double move, catching a 50-yard bomb from Teddy Bridgewater that resulted in an 80-yard TD during Day 6 of training camp.

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PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lovett executed a pretty double move, catching a 50-yard bomb from Teddy Bridgewater that resulted in an 80-yard TD during Day 6 drills.

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NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lovett dropped 6 "IN" votes to just 2 total, losing ground on the roster bubble after a sluggish start to camp. The source notes he has stacked a few good days recently, but the damage to his stock has already been done as Cedrick Wilson Jr. has gained momentum.

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NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Lovett's stock drops 6 votes to 2 'IN' votes after a sluggish start to camp, though he has stacked a few good days recently; his depth chart standing has deteriorated as Cedrick Wilson Jr. gains ground in the receiver room.

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PositiveUsageAug 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Dominic Lovett got past his defender on a slick cutback during the opening one-on-one drill, earning a win and demonstrating evasive footwork.

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PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026Pride Of Detroit

WR Dominic Lovett got past his defender on a slick cutback move during the opening one-on-one drill, showing evasive ability in the first padded practice.

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PositiveRoleAug 2, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Lovett, who the source had been critical of earlier in camp, posted two significant wins during 1-on-1 drills on Day 4. He made an incredible one-handed back-shoulder grab opposite Keith Abney, then beat De'Shawn Rucker off his release for an easy grab, showing improved performance.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The seventh-round pick may be relied upon to find a significant special teams role with Kendrick Law already out for the season. Lovett's development is part of the Lions' reliance on their 2025 draft class.

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