US EditionLions Have so Much Confidence in Specialists They Don’t Have Competition for Them
WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN, JUL 19 – The Detroit Lions start camp early to prepare for the Hall of Fame preseason game, cutting minicamp days and aiming for a quick player readiness boost.
- On Sunday, July 19th, the Detroit Lions opened training camp in Allen Park, starting early ahead of the Hall of Fame game on July 31.
- After the league year started a week late and with their Hall of Fame game looming, the Lions trimmed mandatory minicamp by three days to enable earlier training camp.
- With rookies reported July 16th and veterans on July 19th, the team plans to sit most veterans in the Hall of Fame game, and there is no specialist competition during camp.
- Cornerback Ennis Rakestraw exited practice early with a chest injury, and veteran Rock Ya-Sin stepped in on the second-team defense.
- The Lions will start training camp on July 19 in Allen Park, earlier than most NFL teams due to their Hall of Fame game participation, positioning them for a strong season outlook.
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