Detroit Lions May 2026 Offseason Workout Medical Update: Mekhi Wingo
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The Lions had their 2026 offseason team workouts in late-April and early-May. It was our first chance to see some returning Lions who may have had injuries last season. Who was seen working out and who was not and what does it tell us?
I recapped the notable player injury news and outlook in my Detroit Lions May 2026 Offseason Injury Updates. Here is the excerpt on Mekhi Wingo:
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(Age at start of 2026 season.)
Mekhi Wingo, DT (23)
November 2024 - Right knee meniscus injury with 2 subsequent knee surgeries.
Here is Wingo's last action on Nov 28, 2024 pic.twitter.com/ikqxPdJ9rN
— Jimmy Liao MD | Detroit Lions Morning Rounds (@JimmyLiaoMD) May 15, 2025
2025 season - Limited to 2 appearances which could have been health related.May 2026 - Offseason workouts…
Hoping for a big bounceback year for Mekhi Wingo who flashed in his 2 appearances last season. Was recovering from knee meniscus surgery. Still only 23yo.
— Jimmy Liao MD | Detroit Lions Morning Rounds (@JimmyLiaoMD) May 6, 2026
workout pic via https://t.co/luMEmS80Mdpic.twitter.com/4CrcJptRS3
2026 OUTLOOK: Residuals are possible with a meniscus. His health and usage are something to watch in preseason. He had a couple great plays in the final regular season game but likely is on bubble watch since the team drafted 2 DT’s.
Mekhi Wingo Week 18 highlights build hope for next season in his recovery from knee meniscus
— Jimmy Liao MD | Detroit Lions Morning Rounds (@JimmyLiaoMD) January 7, 2026
-These 2 plays show off excellent lateral agility
-First, chases down screen pass
-Next, completely sidesteps OL for quick pressure right in QB face pic.twitter.com/n8SaOSdIXe
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