[embedded content] Allen Park — The most memorable scene from the Detroit Lions’ appearance on the HBO series “Hard Knocks” last summer was unquestionably Aidan Hutchinson’s rookie performance, when the defensive end delivered an enthusiastic rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean.” It was a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse at the playful hazing Detroit’s first-year players undergo,
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Allen Park — The Detroit Lions talk a lot about having a standard, a base level of expectations for the team’s players on and off the field, but rookie defensive back Brian Branch carries an even higher level of expectation, placed on him by first-year cornerbacks coach Dre Bly. “Coach Bly is an amazing coach,”
Allen Park — Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell is currently in concussion protocol, which will keep him out of practice until Wednesday, at the very least. Sewell, a Pro Bowler in 2022, was a surprising absence from the practice field on Saturday. A day earlier, coach Dan Campbell raved about what the young offensive
Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell is in concussion protocol and will miss his second straight practice Sunday. Lions coach Dan Campbell said Sewell won’t return until at least Wednesday under the NFL’s concussion guidelines. Players must be symptom-free and cleared by an independent neurologist before they can return to practice. “But he’s doing good,”
Behold the behemoths up front. The mountainous men who determine the success of every play on a football field — but mostly go unnoticed. Until the replay, and the offensive lineman is highlighted giving up a sack, something your Detroit Lions didn’t do often a year ago. In fact, only Tampa Bay gave up fewer,
Kerby Joseph, Cam Sutton and Tracy Walker were staying loose, jogging gassers the width of the field during a special teams period at Detroit Lions training camp Saturday when their teammate, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, joined in. Gardner-Johnson ran to meet the trio of defensive backs, reached down to touch the sideline, made sure his teammates did
More than 2,500 fans flocked to Allen Park on Saturday morning to get a glimpse of the Detroit Lions as they prepare for the 2023 season. Some lined up as early as 6 a.m. in the rain to get a seat for the first day of training camp open to the public. Head coach Dan
The Detroit Lions surprised some when they left April’s NFL draft without addressing the cornerback position. They missed on the draft’s top cornerback, Illinois’ Devon Witherspoon, with the sixth pick; he went to the Seattle Seahawks at No. 5. They passed on Oregon’s Christian Gonzalez, the draft’s No. 2 corner, for running back Jahmyr Gibbs
Allen Park — Here are some notes and observations from Saturday’s Detroit Lions’ training camp practice. ▶ Earlier in the week, we gave the offense its flowers for dominating a practice. On this day, the shoe was on the other foot as defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn’s group took control early and never let up as
Allen Park — Before Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell fielded questions as his daily press session Saturday morning, he took a moment to publicly express gratitude for one of the organization’s most important, behind-the-scenes figures. “Man, I don’t speak a lot about him, but Chris Spielman, man, he does a lot for us and he’s
Allen Park — C.J. Gardner-Johnson has zero interest looking back. The Detroit Lions defensive back made his return to practice on Saturday, five days after being carted off the field with a scary leg injury. As far as he’s concerned, that’s old news not worth discussing. Meeting with the media after practice, Gardener-Johnson quickly dismissed
Allen Park — Amidst all the talk about the young Detroit Lions’ defense turning the corner, Dan Campbell wants to remind you about someone. His name is Charles Harris. “Charles is really the starter right now. … Let’s not forget about Charles,” Campbell said. Harris, 28, is entering his third season with the Lions. This
Five days after being carted off the field with a knee injury, C.J. Gardner-Johnson is back practicing for the Detroit Lions. Lions coach Dan Campbell said Gardner-Johnson will be a limited participant in Saturday’s training camp practice, the Lions’ first open to the general public. Gardner-Johnson suffered a knee injury in team drills Monday, in
Five days after being carted off the field with a knee injury, C.J. Gardner-Johnson is back practicing for the Detroit Lions. Lions coach Dan Campbell said Gardner-Johnson will be a limited participant in Saturday’s training camp practice, the Lions’ first open to the general public. Gardner-Johnson suffered a knee injury in team drills Monday, in