Lions Rookie Law's Season Ends
Detroit Lions Rookie WR Kendrick Law Tears ACL in Non-Contact Drill, Misses Entire Season
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Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said rookie wide receiver Kendrick Law tore his ACL during Tuesday’s OTA practice in a non-contact drill and will miss the entire season. Selected in the fifth round out of Kentucky, Law had been expected to compete for a depth role and contribute on kick returns, but the injury is likely to send him to injured reserve. The Lions say their top receiving group led by Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams remains intact, with Isaac TeSlaa positioned as an internal breakout candidate. To replace Law’s spot on the depth chart, Detroit added veteran Greg Dortch and will look to options such as Cedrick Wilson Jr., Tom Kennedy, and Dominic Lovett, along with other younger receivers competing during training camp and the preseason. The injury also delays Law’s development plan with Detroit, turning his rookie year into a rehab period rather than a competition for snaps.
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Dan Campbell described the injury in detail, saying, “Get this out of the way, on Tuesday, Kendrick Law tore his ACL out at practice (during) a non-contact drill,” adding, “Hate it for him… it's a harsh reality.”
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The Lions traded up to draft Law: ESPN reports Detroit moved up 13 spots to select him at No. 168 overall in the fifth round.
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Law’s rookie contract was set at $4,838,044 over four years, including a $458,044 signing bonus—meaning Detroit was planning for a low-cost development option before the ACL tear derailed the timeline.
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Greg Dortch’s anticipated role was more specific than a general depth replacement: Detroit projected him as the No. 4 receiving option and punt returner, taking over responsibilities previously handled by Kalif Raymond.
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ESPN highlighted Law’s playmaking profile from Kentucky, noting a 42-inch vertical jump and that he led the Wildcats with 540 receiving yards—511 “after the catch.”
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