Jason Benetti and T.J. Lang will be on the call for three of the Detroit Lions’ four preseason games this season, the team announced Wednesday.

Benetti, the play-by-play announcer for the Detroit Tigers, and Lang, a former offensive lineman who now serves as an analyst on Detroit Lions Radio, alongside Dannie Rogers, will be the broadcast team for Detroit’s exhibition matchups at the Atlanta Falcons on Aug. 8, versus the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 16 and versus the Houston Texans on Aug. 23. The broadcast will be shown locally on Fox 2 Detroit (WJBK) and on the Detroit Lions Television Network.

“Jason Benetti and T.J. Lang are extremely exciting additions to our preseason TV broadcast,” team president and CEO Rod Wood said in a release. “Combining Jason’s unique and exciting style on the mic with T.J.’s experience as both a former Lions player and our current radio analyst will bring a new dimension to our broadcast this year. We are grateful to the Tigers organization for graciously lending us Jason for our preseason.”

Benetti, who is in his second year calling Tigers games, will be the play-by-play announcer during the preseason. Lang will be an analyst, and Rogers will continue in her role as sideline reporter.

“Detroit’s sports tide is rising and lifting all boats,” Benetti said. “I saw first-hand for Westwood One radio last year on Thanksgiving the magic of a Lions home game. We’ve seen the power of the city’s fandom at Comerica Park all summer. I’m grateful to the Lions and (Detroit Lions Director of Broadcasting) Carl Moll for the opportunity to begin their season and join their wonderful crew. I’m also grateful to the Tigers for their willingness to have me cross the street for a few games in August.”

Added Lang: “As someone who was able to spend the end of my playing career with my hometown team and continue my career as a Lion on the radio, it’s an honor to expand my role as an analyst to now include the preseason TV broadcast as well. I am excited to work with Jason and the rest of the crew and combine all our backgrounds to create the best possible show for all our viewers.”

The Lions, who are nearly a week into training camp, will open the preseason in the Hall of Fame Game against the Los Angeles Chargers on July 31. They’ll begin the regular season with a trip to Lambeau Field for a bout with the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 7.

Originally Published: July 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM EDT