Detroit Lions fall to Houston Texans 26-7
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The Lions have one of the best rosters in the league, but that hasn't stopped one undrafted free agent from gunning for a roster spot.
The Detroit Lions open the 2025 NFL regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 7 at Lambeau Field (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS). After back-to-back seasons with high hopes, Lions running back David Montgomery says he's "tired of being close" to a Super Bowl.
Porcher will be inducted into the Pride of the Lions during halftime of the team's homecoming game and home opener on Sept. 14.
In his return, Patrick played in 16 games for the Lions, starting in nine, and caught 33 passes for 394 yards and three scores. The receiver was a nice complimentary option behind St. Brown and Williams, but the rookie TeSlaa figures to provide the same, if not more production in 2025.
Last season with the Lions, Patrick played in 16 games and caught 33 passes for 394 yards and three touchdowns. Back in 2023 with the Denver Broncos, he racked up 53 receptions for 734 yards and five scores.
The Detroit Lions are set to unveil fresh uniforms in 2026, marking the next phase of the NFL’s newly-launched Rivalries program in conjunction with Nike.
The Lions were trying out Grant Stuard at kick returner as an experiment, and a big return against the Texans may have earned him the job.