Two prominent Detroit Lions players suffered injuries during Monday’s training camp practice, but it appears both escaped significant damage. Defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson and wide receiver Jameson Williams went down during team periods, but both are expected to be back in a short period of time, according to coach Dan Campbell.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson “seems to be OK” after leaving practice with a knee injury Monday, but Gardner-Johnson isn’t the only Detroit Lion who will sit out practice Tuesday. Lions coach Dan Campbell said wide receiver Jameson Williams will miss practice with a leg injury he suffered Monday. “He’s got a little something with his leg so
New Detroit Lions receiver Denzel Mims was pretty excited when he was traded from the New York Jets last week. Mims had requested a trade the year prior, but it never happened. So when Lions general manager Brad Holmes completed the deal late last week, a sense of relief and excitement came over Mims.
Does Detroit Lions receiver Denzel Mims have a chip on his shoulder? “(Expletive) yeah,” he said Monday after he finished practice with his new team in Allen Park. “(Expletive) yeah.” That’s a start, eh? A little something for Dan Campbell and Ben Johnson and Jared Goff to work with? Then again, most professional athletes who
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
Four months after they made him an offer in free agency, the Detroit Lions hosted veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on a visit Monday. While no signing is imminent, Bridgewater, 30, is considered the top backup quarterback still on the market. He has started 65 games for five teams in his nine-year NFL career and previously
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
While Dan Campbell is trying to downplay the Detroit Lions hype train heading into 2023, others are yelling full steam ahead. Following the first day of training camp Sunday, the Lions head coach called the fanfare “out of control,” which is okay, as long as his squad earns it. Meanwhile, Peter Schrager of “Good Morning…
If the Detroit Lions want to stay in-house for a new offensive coordinator when Ben Johnson inevitably gets a head coaching job next year, they won’t lack for options. They have one of the best offensive line coaches in the NFL. He, their quarterbacks, receivers and tight end coaches all played in the league. Passing
Hear from Detroit Lions wide receiver Denzel Mims, offensive tackle Taylor Decker and defensive lineman Alim McNeill after practice on July 24, 2023. 0:00-6:27 – Denzel Mims 6:28-14:26 – Taylor Decker 14:27-20:19 – Alim McNeill Subscribe to the Lions YT Channel: https://bit.ly/2OABzdx More Lions NFL Action: https://bit.ly/3epKf5l #DetroitLions #Lions #NFL Keep up-to-date on all things
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
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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
The Detroit Lions entered training camp as one of the healthiest teams in years. Only three players—quarterback Hendon Hooker, wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr., and cornerback Emmanuel Moseley—missed the opening practice. However, things took a quick turn for the worse on Monday, just Detroit’s second practice of camp.
Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson had to be carted off the field during Monday’s training camp practice after suffering what appeared to be a knee injury to his right knee. On the play, Gardner-Johnson was playing close to the line and was being blocked on a running play before he collapsed to the ground…
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
Amon-Ra St. Brown knows how far the Detroit Lions have come. “Coming in as a rookie, I don’t think the Lions had any hype really,” the third-year receiver said Sunday. “From now to then, it’s a huge difference.” Coach Dan Campbell can see how far they still have to go. The Lions opened training camp
When Jerry Jacobs saw C.J. Gardner-Johnson grab his right knee after he fell to the ground with a non-contact injury midway through the Detroit Lions‘ second practice of NFL training camp Monday, he bowed his head and said a prayer. Jacobs tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in a game against the