Detroit Lions training camp has now progressed to the point where fan will be in the stands. The season ticket holders and VIPs are waiting to catch Saturday's practice, the first one open to anyone outside the immediate Lions den of media or family members.

Former Alabama All-American receiver Jameson Williams logged his first 1,000-yard NFL campaign for the Detroit Lions last season. Lions head coach Dan Campbell believes even more growth is coming for Williams, who still has yet to play a full season (though he appeared in 15 2024-25 games.)

Not many people watch the UFL in the spring, but Lions coach Dan Campbell says it's a place to see some talented professional football players — and he'd like to see it become an official NFL farm system.

▶ For the second straight practice, Lions coach Dan Campbell had to stop the session to address physicality from the defense. It began even earlier on Thursday than it did Tuesday, with the primary beef of the day involving a pair of stars: All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and Pro Bowl safety Brian Branch.

The Detroit Lions are aware veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone is seeking a new contract extension. Heading into the final season of a three-year contract extension signed back in 2023, the former New Orleans Saints linebacker indicated the overall situation was disappointing.