Lions focus on training camp competition without joint practices
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Detroit Lions have opted not to conduct joint practices this year, emphasizing roster depth to foster competition during training camp. Head coach Dan Campbell expressed confidence in the team's talent, noting the advantages of players competing against each other daily. This summer marks the Lions' first absence of joint practices since 2021, a decision supported by Campbell who felt past joint practices became counterproductive. The team has two remaining preseason games scheduled, hosting the Washington Commanders and facing the Indianapolis Colts.
- •Lions will not hold joint practices in 2026, focusing on internal competition
- •Dan Campbell believes roster depth is sufficient for training camp success
- •First summer without joint practices since 2021 for Detroit
- •Lions have two preseason games remaining in August
- •Next game is against the Washington Commanders on August 26
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Lions feel good about training camp progress minus joint practices
"Dan Campbell believes the Lions have enough talent on their roster to create competition, do away with joint practices.
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