Lions wrap up week one of training camp with high-energy practice in front of fans
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (WLNS) – The Detroit Lions welcomed in fans for the first time this training camp and wrapped up week one with a chippy, high-energy practice that showed they’re more than ready to put on full pads next week.
From a skirmish between Derrick Barnes and Dan Skipper to Jameson Williams and Aaron Glenn jawing back-and-forth during an offense vs. defense period, the intensity was high all morning long.
“Of course, there’s a competitive edge that comes with every Detroit Lions practice,” said tight end Sam LaPorta. “I think we practice the right way and Coach Campbell always mentions that we try to toe the line and hopefully not go over the line. I’m not sure if you saw a couple of scrums out there today, but we’re excited to get some pads on next week and we’ve got a lot of competitive guys out here. It’s the NFL and people are fighting for roster spots and opportunities.”
As training camp goes along, the praise continues to pour in for third-year wide receiver Jameson Williams.
Williams missed most of his rookie year after suffering a torn ACL in the 2022 National Championship game while at Alabama, and missed a large portion of last season as well due to hamstring injuries and a suspension for violating the NFL’s gambling rules.
He showed signs of brilliance down the stretch last season, including scoring two touchdowns in the NFC Championship game against the 49ers, and his teammates have been impressed by his growth this offseason.
“He’s fast, explosive, he’s getting in and out of his breaks really well, memorizing his splits,” said LaPorta. “All the little details are really coming along with Jamo and you see that. You see the big strides that those little things really make.”
“Y’all see Jamo [out there],” said Kerby Joseph. “Y’all see he’s been working all offseason, I’m so proud of him. I’m just excited to see what he can do, you know what I’m saying? When he gets out there, all eyes are on him.”
The players will get a day off on Sunday before training camp resumes Monday morning with the first full-pads practice of training camp.
