Taylor usually gave the red challenge flag to another staff member, which is now allowed following the NFL's rule change before the 2026 season.

The Detroit Lions' rookie class will take center stage Thursday night as the team faces the Cincinnati Bengals on the road in the preseason opener.

Cincinnati rolled out its starters for the entire first quarter, and Detroit's backups held their own, which gives me some positive reinforcement about Kelvin Sheppard entering his second year as the ...