Lions begin training camp without Christian Izien and Christian Mahogany
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:42 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Detroit Lions opened training camp on July 29 without defensive back Christian Izien and guard Christian Mahogany. Izien was placed on the non-football illness list, while Mahogany is on the non-football injury list due to a previous broken left fibula. Both players are key contenders for starting positions. If they remain on the lists into the regular season, they would miss the first four games. Additionally, Lions' safety Brian Branch and defensive back Kerby Joseph are recovering from injuries, further complicating the secondary's situation as training camp continues.
- •Christian Izien placed on non-football illness list.
- •Christian Mahogany on non-football injury list following injury last season.
- •Both players could miss first four regular season games if status doesn't change.
- •Lions assessing options at safety with veterans and Izien's absence.
- •Tyler Conklin, Branch, and Joseph also on physically unable to perform list.
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Lions opening camp without Christian Izien, Christian Mahogany on field
"Christian Mahogany made 11 starts at LG for the Lions last season but missed time with a broken left fibula
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