{
  "id": 4734760,
  "title": "Lions sign Luke Altmyer, Tom Kennedy, 12 others to practice squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/lions-sign-luke-altmyer-tom-kennedy-12-others-to-practice-squad",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T22:52:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lions-sign-luke-altmyer-tom-225229358.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Detroit Lions have bolstered their practice squad by signing 14 players, including undrafted free agent Luke Altmyer, veteran backup quarterback Josh Dobbs' replacement Tom Kennedy, and several others. Altmyer, a former Illinois standout, spent most of the preseason as the No. 2 quarterback behind Jared Goff but was unable to secure the backup role. Kennedy, who has spent parts of multiple seasons on the Lions' practice squad, will focus on kick and punt returns when the team begins its season against the New Orleans Saints on September 13. Additionally, the Lions re-signed receiver Lucky Jackson, cornerback Nick Whiteside, and defensive tackle Tyre West to the practice squad. These additions bring the team's total to 53 players, with two spots remaining to be filled.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "2026 Detroit Lions practice squad, waiver wire tracker",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/2026-detroit-lions-practice-squad-waiver-wire-tracker",
        "published": "2026-08-31T22:13:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}