Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell references Metallica in interview with NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero at Lions camp.

ALLEN PARK — After Detroit Lions 2025 first-round pick Tyleik Williams was unexpectedly absent from Friday’s practice he made his return for Saturday’s full-pad practice. Coach Dan Campbell revealed just before players took to the practice fields that Williams missed Friday’s session due to “personal reasons.”

Dan Campbell notes that the Detroit Lions rookies—even the early-drafted players—may get some playing time in the preseason.

The Lions coaching staff was watching film together Friday evening, and Jameson Williams stuck out in a positive way.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell touched on the team's plans for their rookies during the preseason, including for the Hall of Fame Game against the Los Angeles Chargers on July 31.

Amon-Ra St. Brown and Brian Branch got at it again as the Lions looked ready for joint practices to take out some of this energy.

Fifth-year head coach Dan Campbell has been eager to see how the competitions will play out. The next step for many players battling for roster spots will be in the preseason, as Detroit is less than a week away from suiting up for the first time together as a team.

Tate Ratledge, the Detroit Lions' second-round pick in April, played right guard in practice Thursday for the first time in training camp.

The Detroit Lions are hitting the wrong people. Lions head coach Dan Campbell had to shut down practice for the second consecutive day due to fights between teammates. Things have been heated over the first week of Detroit Lions training camp,