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Detroit Lions OTAs

Information on the Detroit Lions offseason program from SB Nation's Pride of Detroit.

Notes: Former Lion Dominic Raiola on life as the father of No. 1 college QB recruit

Dominic Raiola has devoted much of his retirement to watching his children play sports. Dave Birkett of the Free Press has the story.

8 standouts from Detroit Lions OTAs, minicamp

These eight Detroit Lions players—including rookies Sam LaPorta and Brian Branch—stood out the most during 2023 OTAs and minicamp.

What we did and didn’t learn from Detroit Lions minicamp, OTAs

It’s easy to overreact to Detroit Lions minicamp and OTAs, so we try to sift through what matters and what doesn’t.

Lions final OTA observations: Breaking down rookie progress

The Detroit Lions sent the veterans home for summer break, working almost exclusively with the younger players.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Kerby Joseph is one of NFL’s best young safeties

C.J. Gardner-Johnson already sees greatness in Detroit Lions second-year safety Kerby Joseph—just a couple weeks into OTAs and minicamp.

Dan Campbell picks out 5 ‘most improved’ Lions in minicamp/OTAs

These five Detroit Lions players were singled out by coach Dan Campbell for flashing the most during OTAs and minicamp.

Minicamp observations: Offense finishes strong despite Jamo’s drops

The Detroit Lions offense looked the best it has been all camp, but Jameson Williams’ drops still linger menacingly.

Detroit Lions minicamp Day 3 injury updates, participation report

The final Detroit Lions injury report of 2023 mandatory minicamp, including updates on Levi Onwuzurike and Hendon Hooker.

Notes: Hilarious video reveals so many Lions players are Swifties

With Taylor Swift set to perform this coming weekend at Ford Field, the Lions social media team asked players to name their favorite songs from the artist.

Detroit Lions minicamp Day 2 observations: 6 standouts, including Jameson Williams

Jameson Williams and rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs were two big standouts from Day 2 of Detroit Lions mandatory minicamp. Here are other notes from Wednesday’s practice.

Detroit Lions minicamp Day 2 injury updates, participation report

A look at the latest Detroit Lions injury news from mandatory minicamp, including a couple new developments.

Jared Goff already noticing improvement in Lions’ revamped secondary

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is noticing a drastic change in the team’s secondary after a handful of OTA and minicamp practices.

Open thread: Are you buying the minicamp hype regarding the Lions secondary?

Word out of Allen Park is that the Detroit Lions secondary has looked sharp. Is that a sign of things to come or offseason fluff?

Lions minicamp observations Day 1: Offense shows life, defense sticky in coverage

Unloading the notebook as we share our observations from the first day of Detroit Lions minicamp.

Detroit Lions minicamp Day 1 injury/participation updates

A look at the latest Detroit Lions injury updates from mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday.

Who is one Lions player you want to hear about from minicamp?

Which Detroit Lions player are you most eager to hear about as we kick off our mandatory minicamp coverage?

Kerby Joseph wears ‘Free Jamo’ shirt in support of Jameson Williams

The Detroit Lions second-year safety wasn’t making a statement about the NFL’s gambling policy, but wanted to support WR Jameson Williams.

Detroit Lions OTA Week 2 observations: Offense struggles, kickers shine

The Detroit Lions 5th OTA practice was not pretty for the offense, but the team’s kicker battle looks strong.

Detroit Lions OTA Week 2 injury updates, participation report

A look at the latest Detroit Lions injury news and absences from Week 2 of OTAs.

Lions hoping Levi Onwuzurike can return from injury by training camp

Levi Onwuzurike is still recovering from his back injury but the Detroit Lions are hopeful he will be able to get back into action in the fall.

Notes: Aidan Hutchinson pens ESPN article on being the hometown hero

Count Aidan Hutchinson as one of the many in Detroit who often wonder what a Super Bowl would mean to the city and its fans.

10 things to watch for in Week 2 of Detroit Lions OTAs

The Detroit Lions are back at practice this week. Here are the top 10 things we’ll be watching for live from Allen Park.

HIGHLIGHT: Jameson Williams makes IMPRESSIVE catch and toe tap at OTAs

The Jameson Williams hype train is just getting started after this highlight-reel catch from Detroit Lions OTAs.

Halapoulivaati Vaitai tested retirement, but couldn’t leave football, teammates

The Detroit Lions veteran right guard used his injury as an opportunity to test out retirement, but he couldn’t leave football or his teammates just yet.

Detroit Lions Week 1 OTA observations: Rookies being brought along slowly

Breaking down our observations from Detroit Lions Week 1 OTAs, position by position.

OTA injury report: David Montgomery, Malcolm Rodriguez leave practice early

Tracking the latest Detroit Lions injuries and participation report for the team’s third OTA practice on Thursday.

15 Detroit Lions players to watch at OTAs this week

We preview 2023 Detroit Lions OTAs by highlight 15 players we’ll be watching closely at practice.

Notes: Highlights from first 2 days of Detroit Lions OTAs

Check out some video highlights from the Detroit Lions’ first two days of OTAs.

7 burning questions for Detroit Lions OTAs

What will see during the Lions OTAs?

VIDEO: Calvin Johnson makes an appearance at Detroit Lions OTAs

Calvin Johnson embraced Dan Campbell during an OTA practice this week, signaling the end of Johnson’s 7-year beef with the team.

Notes: Gardner-Johnson recaps Day 1 of OTAs in Lions’ first gaming stream

The Detroit Lions have a new YouTube show and defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson recapped Day 1 of OTAs with David Montgomery.

What we’re hoping to learn at Detroit Lions OTAs this year

We break down the biggest questions we want answered at each position during 2023 Detroit Lions OTA practices.

Which Lions player are you most excited to hear about at OTAs?

Running down the most interesting Detroit Lions players to watch at OTAs this week.

What position is the most interesting for Detroit Lions OTAs?

The Detroit Lions start 2023 OTAs later this week. We look at the most interesting position battles ahead.

Notes: Levi Onwuzurike takes part in Lions’ voluntary offseason program

Despite back surgery, Detroit Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike is taking part in the team’s offseason program, a positive sign that his career is not over.

5 things we learned from Detroit Lions minicamp

Here are five things we learned about the Detroit Lions as they head towards training camp.

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