Lions rookie receiver Law sidelined with torn ACL in practice
Lions fifth-round rookie WR Kendrick Law tears ACL in practice, facing extended recovery.
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NFL 2026 Season
Detroit Lions rookie receiver Kendrick Law, a fifth-round draft pick from Kentucky, suffered an ACL tear during a non-contact practice drill on June 2, 2026. Head coach Dan Campbell announced the injury on Thursday, confirming Law will miss the entire 2026 season. Law had recorded 53 catches for 540 yards and three touchdowns at Kentucky before being drafted and was expected to compete for the No. 5 receiver position and contribute on special teams.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Lions rookie WR Kendrick Law tears ACL in practice
Detroit Lions fifth-round pick Kendrick Law tore his ACL during a non-contact drill in practice on Tuesday, June 2. Head coach Dan Campbell announced the injury at a Thursday press conference. Law will miss the entire 2026 season as a result of the injury.
Kendrick Law drafted as fifth-round pick from Kentucky
Kendrick Law was selected in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. The receiver caught 53 passes for 540 yards and three touchdowns at Kentucky in his final college season after spending three years at Alabama. Law was expected to compete for the No. 5 receiver job and contribute on kick returns.
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