Fist fights erupt at Detroit Lions minicamp practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:14 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
During Day 1 of mandatory minicamp on June 16, multiple fights broke out among Detroit Lions players. The incidents occurred during a walkthrough session when players were operating at half-speed, highlighting unexpected tensions early in the season. Backup offensive lineman Devin Cochran and defensive end Anthony Lucas were involved in the altercations, which required coaching intervention to cool down. Both players resumed practice after being temporarily removed. Despite the scuffles, Cochran later downplayed the situation, describing Lucas as a competitor who brings intensity. The Lions are scheduled to continue their minicamp practices on June 17.
- •Multiple fights occurred during Day 1 of Lions minicamp.
- •Cochran and Lucas were primary participants in the altercations.
- •Coaches intervened, temporarily removing involved players from practice.
- •Practice resumed after the incidents without ejections.
- •The Lions will return for the final day of minicamp on June 17.
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Fist fights break out at Detroit Lions minicamp practice
"The Detroit Lions saw players throw hands on multiple occasions during Day 1 of mandatory minicamp.
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