The Detroit Lions are only days away from opening the preseason portion of their schedule for the 2026 NFL season on Thursday against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. However, the preseason will be an opportunity for younger players looking to crack Detroit’s roster for the upcoming season to show what they can do at the NFL level, and that’s where 2026 1st round selection Blake Miller comes into play. Detroit Lions 2026 1st Round Draft Pick Blake Miller Will Play On Thursday Against The BengalsAccording to head coach Dan Campbell, Miller will suit up and be available to play against the Bengals on Thursday. “Lions can expect 1st round pick RT Blake Miller to play Thursday in Cincinnati in Detroit’s first preseason game,” wrote Lions beat writer Tim Twentyman on X, formerly known as Twitter. While the good news is that he’ll return at some point during the 2026 NFL season schedule, it won’t be any time soon.