Lions Debut Hope with Moore | Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions face early injury woes with Cade Mays out and safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph sidelined, but rookie DE Derrick Moore—drafted second-round in 2026—is poised for his NFL debut after overcoming a hamstring issue. Though Moore shone at Michigan and earned All-Big Ten honors, defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard insists rookies must prove themselves on the field, not just talk the talk. With Moore’s potential and Sheppard’s no-nonsense approach, the Lions’ season opener against the Saints could be a turning point.

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