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3 days ago
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Biggest takeaways from Lions' first training camp practice: Who played guard, center?
Detroit Lions training camp is officially underway, as the team took to the practice field for the first session on Sunday. Before hitting the field, head coach Dan Campbell gave some injury updates, with the most notable being that Levi Onwuzurike has been ruled out for the 2025 season because of an ACL injury, according to Tim Twentyman of "Levi's surgery was significant, and it needed to be done," Campbell said. "Out of his control and needed to be done. So he will miss the season." Also of note, Campbell revealed that left tackle Taylor Decker had a clean-up procedure on his shoulder but could be back after the Hall of Fame Game. Those weren't the only injury notes from Sunday. Here's a look at another and some other takeaways from Detroit's first practice of training camp. Who didn't practice? Aside from the guys on injury lists, edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad, linebacker Alex Anzalone and linebacker Anthony Pittman didn't practice, per Pride of Detroit's Jeremy Reisman. More on Anzalone shortly. Ennis Rakestraw injured According to Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News, cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. left the session early and is being evaluated for a chest injury. "Rakestraw collided with a receiver during a pass play in 11-on-11 and was escorted to the locker room after being checked on the sideline," he revealed. There is no further update on the severity as of this writing. Lions show their "Plan A" on offensive line? Also per Bianchi, the Lions had rookie Tate Ratledge take all of the first-team reps at center on Sunday, with Graham Glasgow and Christian Mahogany playing at right and left guard, respectively. "A lot can change between now and Week 1, but Ratledge's placement on the first day of camp suggests that putting him at center is their Plan A," Bianchi wrote. That trio was expected to take the guard and center spots in some combination. Now we have an early idea about where they're going to end up. Alex Anzalone arrives but doesn't practice Campbell told reporters that Anzalone has arrived at training camp and passed his conditioning test with flying colors. The fact that Anzalone has shown up indicates he isn't going to hold out amid his perceived dissatisfaction with his contract as he enters the final year of his deal. However, a hold-in remains possible after Anzalone did not practice for the Lions' first day of camp, although Campbell doesn't see that happening. 'No way, right?' Campbell said of a possible hold-in, per Pride of Detroit's Jeremy Reisman. 'I refuse to believe that. I refuse to believe that.' When asked if there was anything in the works involving a new contract for the Lions linebacker, Campbell said "no, not that I can really talk about." Who took the reps at left tackle? According to Jeff Risdon of Lions Wire, Dan Skipper was the fill-in for Decker. Taking the second- and third-team reps at left tackle were Jamarco Jones and Giovanni Manu, respectively. Risdon added that Manu appears to have more muscle than he did during his rookie year while also noting that "Manu's calves and thighs were definitely more toned and sculpted than a year ago." The backup quarterbacks Risdon didn't see much of a change with Hendon Hooker. "Just as was the case last season, he mixes in some outstanding throws with some ponderous misses," Risdon said of Hooker before noting that he "didn't see or hear any of last year's issues with Hooker being too hesitant to throw the ball." Risdon also noted that Hooker's competition for the backup spot behind Jared Goff, Kyle Allen, was solid but "showed the weakest arm" of the quarterbacks. "Kyle Allen is the new No. 3 and from one practice, it's easy to see why the Lions had interest," Risdon said. Lions rotate in the slot The Lions saw all of their projected starters at cornerback, Terrion Arnold, Amik Robertson and D.J. Reed, get reps in the slot, Risdon said. Robertson is expected to return to his role as the team's primary slot corner in 2025 after excelling in the role in his first season in Detroit. Who filled in for Levi? With Levi Onwuzurike out and Alim McNeill uncertain for Week 1, there's a spot open on the starting defensive line next to DJ Reader. For now, per Reisman, rookie Tyleik Williams "was starting in Levi's place today." Risdon says Pat O'Connor got extra looks, and Chris Smith and Myles Adams also got involved. MORE DETROIT LIONS NEWS Lions' David Montgomery admits to having reason to run even angrier Dan Campbell admits his biggest concern for Lions going into camp Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike out for 2025 season
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Lions' Dan Campbell announces injury updates on Taylor Decker, Josh Paschal
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell offered a few injury updates on Sunday ahead of the first practice of training camp. Offensive tackle Taylor Decker and defensive end Josh Paschal were among them. The biggest injury update of the day was for defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike, who Campbell revealed has been ruled out for the 2025 campaign due to an ACL injury, the specifics of which we don't have yet. "Levi's out for the year," Campbell announced. "Levi's surgery, it was significant but it needed to be done. Out of his control and it needed to be done. So he will miss the season." For a Lions team that was ravaged by serious injuries in 2024, this is an ominous start. Onwuzurike was slated to play a top reserve role once again in 2025, but because of the ACL injury to Alim McNeill, who may not be ready for Week 1, Onwuzurike could've began the year as the starter. Now, a look at the injury updates for Paschal and Decker. Taylor Decker injury update Decker was unexpectedly placed on the active/physically unable to perform list to begin training camp due to an undisclosed injury. Campbell did not go into specifics on Decker's injury but did note that the veteran had a clean-up procedure and should be back after the Hall of Fame Game, The Athletic's Colton Pouncy reported. Josh Paschal injury update As for Paschal, he's currently on the non-football injury list with an undisclosed issue. Again, Campbell didn't go into specifics but did say the former second-rounder will take "just a tick longer" to get back and gave a timeline of "probably early September," according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. MORE DETROIT LIONS NEWS Dan Campbell admits his biggest concern for Lions going into camp Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike out for 2025 season Lions 2025 training camp schedule for open, joint practices
Daily Mail
6 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Detroit Lions suffer major blow before new NFL season with Levi Onwuzurike to miss at least four games
The Detroit Lions placed defensive end Levi Onwuzurike on the reserve/physically unable to perform list on Thursday. The move to the PUP list means Onwuzurike will miss at least the first four games of the 2025 season. The nature of Onwuzurike's injury remains unclear. Onwuzurike, 27, started 10 of 16 games played last season and had 28 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He has 3.5 sacks in 42 games with Detroit since joining the club in 2021. He missed the 2022 season with a major back injury. Losing Onwuzurike is a huge blow for Lions coach Dan Campbell as he prepares for another attempt to reach the Super Bowl. The Lions finished as the No. 1 seed in the NFC last season but lost their first playoff game after the bye at home to the Washington Commanders. Campbell is already facing an uphill battle after losing both offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to head coaching jobs with the Bears and Jets respectively. The Lions also placed longtime starting left tackle Taylor Decker on the active/physically unable to perform list. Decker has started all 126 games played for the team since joining the franchise in 2016. Again, Detroit didn't detail specifics about Decker's injury. Detroit also placed cornerback Khalil Dorsey, guard Miles Frazier, standout defensive tackle Alim McNeill, linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez and defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo on the same list. McNeill and Wingo each sustained season-ending knee injuries in 2024 with McNeill starting a four-year, $97million extension this season. In addition, the Lions placed defensive end John Paschal and cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver on the active/non-football injury list and released running back Anthony Tyus.
Reuters
6 days ago
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- Reuters
Lions DE Levi Onwuzurike to miss start of season
July 18 - The Detroit Lions placed defensive end Levi Onwuzurike on the reserve/physically unable to perform list on Thursday. The move to the PUP list means Onwuzurike will miss at least the first four games of the 2025 season. The Lions didn't divulge the nature of Onwuzurike's injury. Onwuzurike, 27, started 10 of 16 games played last season and had 28 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He has 3.5 sacks in 42 games with Detroit since joining the club in 2021. He missed the 2022 season with a major back injury. The Lions also placed longtime starting left tackle Taylor Decker on the active/physically unable to perform list. Decker has started all 126 games played for the team since joining the franchise in 2016. Again, Detroit didn't detail specifics about Decker's injury. Detroit also placed cornerback Khalil Dorsey, guard Miles Frazier, standout defensive tackle Alim McNeill, linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez and defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo on the same list. McNeill and Wingo each sustained season-ending knee injuries in 2024 with McNeill starting a four-year, $97 million extension this season. In addition, the Lions placed defensive end John Paschal and cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver on the active/non-football injury list and released running back Anthony Tyus. --Field Level Media
NBC Sports
27-01-2025
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- NBC Sports
Taylor Decker makes his first Pro Bowl in his ninth season
Lions left tackle Taylor Decker is headed to his first Pro Bowl. The team announced Monday that Decker will replace teammate Penei Sewell. It is unclear what the injury is for the Lions' right tackle as he played every down of the divisional round loss to the Commanders and wasn't listed on the injury report leading up to the game. Decker, a first-round pick in 2016, was the third alternate at tackle. He started 14 of 17 games this season. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs, quarterback Jared Goff, receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, center Frank Ragnow, safety Brian Branch and punter Jack Fox also are expected to participated in the Pro Bowl Games, which begin Thursday and run through the weekend.
