Detroit Lions OTAs: Live updates from first open session

Detroit Lions OTAs: Live updates from first open session

It's Day 3 of organized team activities for the Detroit Lions on Thursday, but this one is a bit different than the first two because it is the first that is open to the media, which will give us an inside look at practice.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell provided some injury updates ahead of practice, with the most notable being safety Brian Branch. Campbell revealed that Branch underwent a clean-up procedure but didn't go into specifics.

We do know that Branch was using a scooter to get around and had a boot on his foot thanks to a photo of the former second-round pick in the days after the 2024 NFL Draft.

Campbell added that Branch should be good to go by training camp but did leave the door open for his recovery to take longer than that. Campbell said Branch should be ready by the start of the season, at the latest.

Along with that news, Campbell revealed that the Lions will hold joint practices with the New York Giants for the third straight year. Campbell hoped to take part in practices with the Kansas City Chiefs, also, but was rebuffed by head coach Andy Reid, who traditionally is not a fan of joint sessions.

Follow along with our tracker below for all of the latest significant updates from Lions OTAs. The most recent updates are at the top.

Lions OTAs Live Updates

Jameson Williams talks Year 3

A Jake Bates mention!

List of players not taking part

Limited or out: Frank Ragnow, Taylor Decker, Sam LaPorta, Kayode Awosika, ,Nate Sudfeld Jahmyr Gibbs, Zonovan Knight, Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch, Marcus Davenport DJ Reader, John Cominsky, Derrick Barnes, Emmanuel Moseley, Terrion Arnold Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Alex Anzalone (source)

High praise for Jameson Williams

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