Lions evaluate potential safety starters ahead of training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 4:27 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Detroit Lions' safety position remains uncertain as they approach training camp for the 2026 NFL season. Chuck Clark, with a lower medical concern level, appears poised to start if he maintains his health, having performed well during OTAs and minicamps. Conversely, Thomas Harper's recent concussion history raises reliability concerns, though his experience from starting 12 games in 2025 could give him an edge if other players are unavailable. The Lions will need to monitor their health closely as they finalize their roster ahead of Week 1 against the Saints.
- •Training camp for the Lions begins soon as they prepare for the 2026 season.
- •Chuck Clark is seen as a likely Week 1 starter if healthy.
- •Thomas Harper's concussion history creates uncertainty for his availability.
- •Both players are key to the Lions' defensive strategy against the Saints.
- 4:27 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Training Camp Medical Preview: Potential Safety Starters
"Who could be the surprise starters at safety for the Lions in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season?
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