There has understandably been consternation about the number of Lions injuries this preseason (includes games and training camp). Taken as a whole though, it doesn't look bad at all. No key players or any starters have suffered a long-term injury. The vast majority of injuries were short-term and minor.

While his long-term potential remains uncertain, the 2025 preseason made it clear Hooker isn’t ready to be relied upon behind Detroit starting signal-caller Jared Goff. If Hooker was the biggest disappointment, rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa was easily the breakout star of the preseason.

The Detroit Lions finished off their preseason with a 26-7 loss to the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Ford Field in Detroit. The Lions hosted the Texans for a joint practice at their facility in Allen Park on Thursday,