Overview
- Conklin passed his physical on Wednesday, which clears him to be removed from the Physically Unable to Perform list and rejoin Lions practice.
- He signed a one-year deal this offseason to be the team's projected No. 3 tight end and brings nine years of NFL experience.
- Detroit's tight end group lost Anthony Firkser to a fractured fibula and placed undrafted rookie Miles Kitselman on injured reserve, creating immediate depth needs.
- Coaches are likely to ease Conklin back into team work so Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright can be managed during the preseason.
- If Conklin stays healthy through practice and preseason snaps he could claim the third tight-end roster spot and provide reliable blocking and pass-catching support.