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Allen Park — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell didn’t have much to say when asked whether his starters would see playing time in the team’s preseason opener against the New York Giants, but after conducting a pair of joint practices with the opponent this week, it’s a safe bet most of the starting lineup will

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions officially announced the signing of quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on Thursday as part of a handful of moves ahead of the team’s preseason opener. The biggest surprise from the transactions was the retirement of running back Justin Jackson, who had been on track for a roster spot as a key

Pat Leonard |  New York Daily News Allen Park, Mich. – Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders drew a crowd of Giants players and coaches after this week’s joint practice with the Detroit Lions. Sterling Shepard gave him a hug. Xavier McKinney and Adoree Jackson said hello. Defensive line coach Bryan Cox, the three-time Pro

Allen Park — It doesn’t matter your level of experience, joint practices are valuable for any NFL player. Even more so than preseason games, the ability to get dozens of reps in specific situations against an unfamiliar opponent is one of, if not the best way to get ready for the regular season. But for

Allen Park — Mohamed Ibrahim enjoys running people over. So naturally, the undrafted rookie had a smile on his face coming off the Detroit Lions’ practice field on Wednesday. With Craig Reynolds out of practice and Jermar Jefferson leaving early because of an injury, the opportunity for Ibrahim to show what he can do was

Allen Park — Here are some notes and observations from Wednesday’s joint training camp practice between the New York Giants and Detroit Lions. Editor’s note: These shared practices get a little chaotic. To maximize our coverage, colleague Nolan Bianchi contributed to the observations. He spent the day watching Detroit’s offense, while I kept tabs on the

Allen Park — One of the most intriguing position battles in Detroit Lions training camp is at linebacker. With three players vying for a starting spot alongside Alex Anzalone, there’s been much ado about the pecking order behind him — especially after the breakout rookie campaign from Malcolm Rodriguez a year ago and the selection

Associated Press |  The Detroit News Foxborough, Mass. – Trey Flowers signed with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, returning to the team where he played his first four NFL seasons and won two of three Super Bowls. The defensive end was placed on injured reserve after playing in four games for the Miami Dolphins last

Allen Park — The Lions keep acting like a contender. Case in point, they finally added an experienced backup quarterback, Teddy Bridgewater, the most important insurance policy an NFL team can purchase. The Lions keep looking like a contender. Case in point, Dan Campbell talked about the state of his offense Tuesday and said, “In

Allen Park — Here are some notes and observations from Tuesday’s joint training camp practice between the New York Giants and Detroit Lions. These shared practices get a little chaotic. To maximize our coverage, I looped in colleague Nolan Bianchi. I spent the day watching Detroit’s offense, while he kept tabs on the defense. To

Allen Park — The Teddy Bridgewater signing still isn’t official, and the expectation is he won’t take the field until next week, after the Detroit Lions’ first preseason game, but the intent of adding the quarterback was made crystal clear by coach Dan Campbell on Tuesday morning. To summarize, the Lions believe in what they’ve

Allen Park — After months of flirtation, the Detroit Lions are signing quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. A source familiar with the negotiations confirmed the pending addition to The Detroit News. Bridgewater had visited the Lions late last month, meeting with several staffers, including offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. The next day, coach Dan Campbell explained the team’s

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions brought in Bobby Hart, a veteran with Pro Bowl experience, this offseason to push returning long-snapper Scott Daly. They liked the results so much through two weeks of training camp that the team effectively awarded backup Daly the job on Monday, releasing challenger Jake McQuaid, freeing up a roster

Allen Park — After two weeks of training camp, it’s time to switch it up. The Detroit Lions will begin joint practices with the New York Giants this week, giving each team a fresh look and setting up the first preseason game of the year. Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he’s looking forward to