Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said the likely season-ending knee injury that tight end Shane Zylstra suffered in practice this week was “preventable” and that Lions players must do a better job taking care of each other, even in physical practices. Zylstra was injured late in practice Monday when he caught a short pass on
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Allen Park — Here are some notes and observations from Wednesday’s Detroit Lions’ training camp practice. ▶ Let’s start with Jameson Williams. I’m fully aware that might garner some eye rolls, but he continues to be one of the most interesting players on the roster and it was an eventful day for the speedy receiver. Things
Allen Park — It’s still too early to tell whether Denzel Mims will have a spot on the Lions’ roster by Week 1. But in the meantime, it’s clear the Lions appreciate the effort that Mims has shown since arriving via trade with the New York Jets before training camp. “He’s never been a special
Pro Bowl right tackle Penei Sewell has been cleared to return from his brain injury and is back on the field at Detroit Lions practice today. Sewell reported concussion-like symptoms after the Lions’ first padded practice of summer last Friday and spent the next four days in the NFL’s concussion protocol. Matt Nelson and Germain
Allen Park — It was a preventable injury. On Wednesday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell lamented the season-ending loss of Shane Zylstra, who the coach called one the unheralded contributors from last season’s second-half turnaround. Zylstra suffered the injury in the latter stages of Monday’s practice. After hauling in a short grab in the red
Josh Paschal’s freshman season at Kentucky was less than a month old when he blocked a game-changing punt in a win over Eastern Michigan. Paschal recorded his first college sack in the same game, and by the time he finished his freshman season, he was starting in the Wildcats’ bowl game. Things came easy so
The Detroit Lions waived tight end Shane Zylstra with an injured designation Tuesday, one day after he suffered a potentially season-ending knee injury in practice. Zylstra was hurt at Lions training camp Monday when he took a hit to the knee by cornerback Khalil Dorsey after catching a short pass in flat. The Lions cut
Allen Park — The Lions waived tight end Shane Zylstra a day after he suffered what appeared to be a serious knee injury during Monday’s practice. After catching a pass near the left sideline, Zylstra was chopped down as he turned upfield by a low tackle from cornerback Khalil Dorsey. Practice was paused for several
Xenith prides itself on safety. That’s why the company only sells five-star-rated football helmets. Now, in an effort to increase awareness on football helmet safety, Xenith has partnered with Dick’s Sporting Goods to create an interactive display for customers. This includes a transparent helmet that allows them to see all the components of the helmet.
Allen Park — Physically and mentally, defensive lineman Josh Paschal was more advanced than a typical rookie when the Detroit Lions drafted him in the second round out of Kentucky last year. Still, the challenge of missing his first offseason program because of a core muscle injury proved to be a developmental hurdle. After sitting
Jameson Williams dropped a pass Monday. Actually, he dropped three, according to some who watched the Detroit Lions receiver practice in Allen Park. Three. Which can only mean one thing: move him out. And if he can’t be traded, cut him. Three drops? In only the second padded training camp practice of his career? Yeah,
Jameson Williams’ first padded practice of Detroit Lions training camp didn’t start off so hot Monday. Williams, who missed five days with a hamstring injury he suffered on Day 2 of camp, dropped the first pass thrown his way in position drills much to the chagrin of fans, needlessly inserted himself into a sideline scrap
Dave Skretta | Associated Press St. Joseph, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs need look no further than last season’s playoffs, and the sight of Patrick Mahomes hobbling to the sideline against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a high ankle sprain, to understand the importance in protecting their quarterback heading into the season opener against the
Allen Park — The country boy is surviving, all right. Maybe even thriving, though you’ll be hard-pressed to get Lions rookie linebacker Jack Campbell to say as much, barely a week into his first NFL training camp. Campbell, the first-round pick out of Iowa, did complete his rookie initiation last week by singing the Hank