Lions training camp 2013: Everything you need to know

Detroit Lions training camp is finally here. The Lions will hold their first practice of the summer on Friday afternoon to officially kick off training camp and preparations for the 2013 season.

Pride Of Detroit will have the latest on everything that happens during Lions training camp. You will be able to find daily injury updates and daily recaps of each practice. Also, as the preseason begins, keep an eye out for in-depth coverage of each Lions game and in-depth analysis on things like the depth chart, who will make the 53-man roster and how things are shaping up for the 2013 season.

Before training camp officially begins, you can find everything you need to know about it below. We've got dates, a roster, Twitter accounts to follow for news and links to various series we've done this summer. Check it out:

Where

• Lions training facility (222 Republic Dr, Allen Park, MI 48101)

When

• Training camp: July 26-Aug. 8
• Open practice dates
• Preseason schedule

Twitter accounts to follow

• @PrideOfDetroit
• Lions beat writers
• Lions players

Roster

• 89-man roster as of July 25
• 53-man roster prediction

Lions camp battles to watch

• Third-string quarterback
  
• No. 4 wide receiver
  
• Starting right guard
  
• Starting right tackle
  
• Starting left outside linebacker
  
• Starting right cornerback
  
• Starting kicker
  
• Starting returner

Lions roster analysis

• Quarterback
• Running back
• Wide receiver
• Tight end
  
• Offensive tackle
• Offensive guard/center
  
• Defensive end
  
• Defensive tackle
• Linebacker
• Cornerback
  
• Safety
• Special teams

Lions roster comparison (2012 vs. 2013)

• Quarterback
  
• Running back
  
• Wide receiver
  
• Tight end
  
• Offensive tackle
  
• Offensive guard/center
  
• Defensive end
  
• Defensive tackle
  
• Linebacker
• Cornerback
• Safety
• Special teams

Offseason recap

• Overhauling the roster
• Coaching staff shake-up
• Everything else