{
  "id": 1329259,
  "title": "Detroit Lions waive 2 injured players, add new cornerback",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/detroit-lions-waive-2-injured-players-add-new-cornerback",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T18:59:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/detroit-lions-waive-2-injured-185934629.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On May 16, 2026, Detroit Lions made two significant roster moves. The team signed running back Trayveon Williams, but they also brought in cornerback Ekow Boye-Doe. To accommodate both new players, the Lions waived injured players Kye Robichaux and safety Loren Strickland. Both Robichaux and Strickland suffered their injuries during a preseason game on Thursday, with Robichaux having a broken foot and Strickland a lower body injury. Should no team claim them within the next 24 hours, both players will return to Detroit's injured/reserve list, effectively ending their seasons. However, the Lions could opt to give both players an injury settlement payout, potentially allowing them to rejoin the team later in 2026. Boye-Doe, the new cornerback, recently played in the UFL, where he appeared in nine games, logged 142 defensive snaps, earned a 74.9 PFF grade, and contributed to four pass breakups. Prior to the UFL, he spent time with the Chiefs, Giants, and Cardinals, making a total of six NFL appearances in 2023. Standing at 6-foot, 177 pounds, Boye-Doe is tall but slim for a cornerback. The Lions currently have a crowded cornerback position, which includes Rock Ya-Sin, D.J. Reed, Ennis Rakestraw, Nick Whiteside, Roger McCreary, and Khalil Dorsey. Despite this, Whiteside missed Sunday’s practice, signaling the potential need for more depth in the upcoming preseason games. Roster cuts day is less than two weeks away on August 30.",
  "summary": "The Detroit Lions waived two injured players and signed a new cornerback from the UFL",
  "key_points": [
    "Detroit Lions waived Kye Robichaux and Loren Strickland due to injuries.",
    "Added cornerback Ekow Boye-Doe, previously played in UFL and NFL.",
    "Roster cuts day is August 30, with potential for player returns."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}