Lions: Joseph, Branch and LaPorta 'all improving' but not practicing at OTAs

Injured Lions Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph, Sam LaPorta won't see field this week

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says Sam LaPorta, Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch aren't practicing but showing progress.

Lions: Joseph, Branch and LaPorta 'all improving' but not practicing at OTAs

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Safety Kerby Joseph, defensive back Brian Branch and tight end Sam LaPorta were not on the field as the Detroit Lions concluded their first set of organized team activities on Friday, with head coach Dan Campbell saying the trio is “all improving” after season-ending injuries. Campbell said the Lions are prioritizing […] The post Lions: Joseph, Branch and LaPorta ‘all improving’ but not practicing at OTAs appeared first on Ge…

2026 Detroit Lions OTA Week 1 participation, injury recap

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) practices a drill during OTAs at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, May 29, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions completed Week 1 of OTAs on Friday afternoon with a practice just short of two hours long. Prior to practice, coach Dan Campbell warned that “a lot of guys” won’t be practicing out of precaution, but when the players took the field, D…