Detroit Lions
· 2026-07-05
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell compared the current roster to the end of last season, noting the team is younger.
The Lions finished the previous season with a 9-8 record, and Campbell hopes the offseason moves will position the team for a better finish.
The Lions' rookies will report for training camp on July 25, and veterans will arrive on July 28.
Campbell stated that the team's youth brings both positives and challenges, including a learning curve for some players.
He also mentioned that no one will be given a job, and players will have to earn their spots.
The Lions will start training camp soon, and Campbell is looking forward to seeing how the team comes together.
As of now, the Lions are standing 1st in the American Football Conference with a 14-3 record, on a W2 streak.
Their next game is scheduled against the New Orleans Saints on September 13, 2026.
Campbell likes the group he has, but nothing is set in stone, and there are open battles for jobs.
The team's eyes are open, and they will give players an opportunity to prove themselves.
Campbell will lean on the players who are consistent and can be trusted.
The Lions are looking to improve their standing in the NFC North, and the upcoming training camp will be crucial in determining the team's success.
Dan Campbell, the Lions' head coach, commented on the current roster, saying the team is younger than last year.
He noted that this brings both good and bad things, including a learning curve for some players.
The Lions' rookies and veterans will report to the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, Mich., later this month.
The team is looking forward to the upcoming season, and Campbell is hopeful that the offseason moves will pay off.
The Lions' current roster has some open battles, and Campbell is looking for players who can be consistent and trusted.
He wants players who can do their job time and time again, and those are the players who will be part of the core group.
The Lions are preparing for the 2026 season, and the upcoming training camp will be an important part of the team's preparation.
The team's goal is to improve their standing in the NFC North, and they are working hard to achieve that goal.