Earlier this offseason, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell stated he was within the means of confirming two units of joint practices for coaching camp. We now know the identification of a kind of groups.
The Miami Dolphins introduced final week that they’ve joint practices with all three of their preseason opponents, together with the Lions, previous to the crew’s preseason matchup on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 1 p.m. ET. On condition that the preseason sport is at Ford Subject, the joint practices will possible participate on the Lions’ crew facility in Allen Park, Michigan.
Whereas the Lions have but to announce their coaching camp schedule, there’s a great likelihood these practices can be out there to the general public, be it for season-ticket holders solely or normal admission. Sometimes, the crew pronounces their coaching camp plans in late June.
With the Dolphins on the town, the Lions will get an up-close take a look at the likes of Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, and their first-round choose Kenneth Grant. It’s additionally a possibility for Campbell to revisit the crew that helped launch his teaching profession. He began his post-playing days as an intern with the Dolphins in 2010 earlier than being promoted to tight ends coach in 2011 and ultimately assuming the interim head coach job within the again half of the 2015 season.
It’s unclear if the Lions will get the second set of joint practices they had been hoping for earlier this offseason. Detroit’s different three preseason opponents are the Los Angeles Chargers (Corridor of Fame Sport), the Atlanta Falcons (in Atlanta), and the Houston Texans (in Detroit).
