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Allen Park — Here are some notes and observations from Wednesday’s Detroit Lions’ training camp practice. ▶ Let’s talk about Detroit’s rookie class. Slowly, but surely, that group is coming on, earning additional opportunities on the practice field. At this stage, the potential impact of those younger players is looking more and more realistic. The anticipated

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions have ranted and raved about their backup-quarterback situation going into the 2023 season. It’s clear the team appreciates backup Nate Sudfeld, and behind him, the rookie out of Tennessee, Hendon Hooker, has potential to provide a long-term solution at the game’s most important position. But after a visit from

Allen Park — It’s been quite a summer for Frank Ragnow, and there’s still a few months left. But the Detroit Lions center on Tuesday gave a positive update regarding the lingering toe injury that’s plagued him since the 2020 season. “I’m feeling pretty good, man. I know I let this slip this offseason where

Allen Park — Even before he was highlighted on the HBO documentary series “Hard Knocks,” it was clear linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez had the chance to be one of the best stories of the Detroit Lions’ 2022 season. And even as the national spotlight grew, Rodriguez continued to thrive, earning a starting job as a sixth-round

Allen Park — Here are some notes and observations from Tuesday’s Detroit Lions’ training camp practice. ▶ You know the week late in the college football season, when SEC teams line up an out-of-conference cupcake they ultimately obliterate, 62-3? Yeah, it’s only mild hyperbole to suggest that’s how badly the Lions offense dominated the defense

Allen Park — One day after Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson was carted off the field during Monday’s practice, Head Coach Dan Campbell gave an update, saying his injury “doesn’t appear to be anything serious.” Gardner-Johnson appeared to suffer a catastrophic injury at Monday’s practice, but according to Campbell, “it appears to be that

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions’ interest in quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who came to town for a visit Monday, speaks to the franchise’s expectations heading into the 2023 season. “We’re (in) year three and I think we’re in a much better position. You just want to know that you are in the best hands possible,”

Allen Park — In the spirit of competition, the Detroit Lions continue to explore ways to improve their roster at all positions, including quarterback. On Monday, the Lions continued to look closely at veteran Teddy Bridgewater, hosting him for a visit at the team’s facility, according to the league’s official transaction wire. This isn’t the

Allen Park — After a 2022 season that saw Alim McNeill show a ton of progress, the Detroit Lions defensive tackle is starting back at “ground zero.” For McNeill, that’s not a slight on what he accomplished last year. But at training camp in Allen Park Monday, he did have an admission about his 2022

Associated Press The NFL indefinitely suspended Denver Broncos defensive end and Detroit native Eyioma Uwazurike on Monday for betting on league games during the 2022 season. Uwazurike, a fourth-round draft pick from Iowa State in 2022 who played in eight games as a rookie, becomes the 10th player this offseason to be suspended for gambling

Associated Press The NFL indefinitely suspended Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike on Monday for betting on league games during the 2022 season. Uwazurike, a fourth-round draft pick from Iowa State in 2022 who played in eight games as a rookie, becomes the 10th player this offseason to be suspended for gambling on games or

Allen Park — Here are some notes and observations from Monday’s Detroit Lions’ training camp practice. ▶ There’s a difference between saying you’re 100% and actually being able to perform at your highest level, but safety Tracy Walker is making a strong case he’s legitimately back to his old self, less than 10 months after suffering

Allen Park — C.J. Gardner-Johnson had to be carted off the field during Monday’s training camp practice after suffering a leg injury, but early indications are the Detroit Lions defensive back has avoided a significant injury. A team source confirmed to The Detroit News that Gardner-Johnson’s injury doesn’t appear to be serious, after initial medical

Allen Park — The Lions arguably didn’t need additional depth at running back, but that didn’t stop them from re-signing Justin Jackson just before the start of training camp. Coach Dan Campbell said a re-evaluation of the position during the team’s offseason break fueled the addition. “Look, we’re fired up to have him back,” Campbell