Detroit Lions UDFA: QB Luke Altmyer injury report
The Detroit Lions signed undrafted free agent quarterback Luke Altmyer following the 2026 NFL Draft, viewing him as a potential future backup. Altmyer has a minimal medical concern level of 1/10 despite a possible shoulder injury in 2022 and a concussion in 2023, both of which did not significantly impact his subsequent playing time. He brings extensive college experience from Illinois with over 7,900 passing yards and is considered a developmental prospect for the practice squad in 2026.
- ▪Luke Altmyer played five seasons at Illinois, appearing in 13 games in both 2024 and 2025 and throwing for 7,924 yards and 60 touchdowns.
- ▪He suffered a possible shoulder injury in 2022 but returned to play in the following game and remained durable since.
- ▪Altmyer missed the final three games of the 2023 season due to a concussion, though it is considered an isolated incident.
- ▪NFL analyst Matt Miller ranked Altmyer as the No. 234 overall player in the 2026 draft class.
- ▪At age 23, Altmyer is seen as young for a quarterback and could develop into a backup role by 2027.
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