Lions TE Brock Wright: HOF game loss reminder that team needs 'sense of urgency' every day

USA Today

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The Detroit Lions are coming off a rough loss to the Chargers in the exhibition opener, the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. The starters and many key reserves didn't play, but that doesn't mean they escaped feeling down about the 34-7 lopsided loss.
Tight end Brock Wright was one of the many significant Lions who didn't even suit up. The veteran is locked in as Detroit's No. 2 tight end and is having a pretty strong summer, but the loss still stung Wright.
After Sunday's practice, I asked Wright as part of a media session about how the Lions process the indignity of getting blown out in the first preseason game of 2025.
"It always stings when you get beat, especially in a way like that," Wright responded. "But it's just another reminder that you have to have a sense of urgency even though it's still early in training camp. A sense of urgency to get better every day. And it's a race to try and improve and get to where we want to be, because we've got a long way to go this season."
Wright also stated that he's working on his blocking technique and has received positive help on that front from new Lions TE Tyler Roehl.