Lions to Sit Jared Goff in Preseason Opener
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Lions to Sit Jared Goff in Preseason Opener

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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced Sunday that starting quarterback Jared Goff will not play in the team’s preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The decision appears to be a precautionary measure as the team prepares for the regular season.

The Detroit Lions will hold out their starting quarterback, Jared Goff, when they face the Cincinnati Bengals in their first preseason contest. Dan Campbell, the Lions head coach, stated Sunday that Goff will not participate in Friday’s game.

Campbell did not elaborate on specific concerns regarding Goff's health or conditioning but indicated the move is part of a standard approach to protecting key players during the exhibition season. The team wants to ensure their starting quarterback remains healthy and avoids unnecessary risks before the start of the regular NFL season.

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