Dan Campbell emphasizes discipline as Lions seek improvement

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Dan Campbell emphasizes discipline as Lions seek improvement
Summary

Dan Campbell, head coach of the Detroit Lions, is focusing on improving team discipline rather than solely addressing defensive issues following a 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The Lions rank last in several defensive categories and Campbell cited penalties as a significant concern impacting performance. He acknowledged that discipline issues extend beyond defense and stated they are partially responsible for the team's struggles. While he mentioned potential tweaks to personnel, he admitted that previous changes have not yielded better results. Campbell's remarks came after a match where the defense allowed high scoring, and he sees broad areas for improvement moving forward.

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  • •Lions lost 32-26 to the Carolina Panthers.
  • •Team ranks last in points and yards allowed.
  • •Campbell focuses on discipline over defense.
  • •Previous personnel changes haven't improved results.
  • •Campbell sees overall improvement needed for success.
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  • 9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell pins Lions’ turnaround hopes on areas other than defense
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Dan Campbell is prioritizing discipline over defensive schemes as the Lions struggle with a historically bad start.

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