Lions Week Two Monday Practice Updates, Highlights

It is officially game week for the 2025 Detroit Lions.

The Lions will be a part of the first game of the 2025 slate, as they take on the Los Angeles Chargers in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, July 31. Even with the Lions traditionally not playing their starters throughout the preseason under Dan Campbell in years past, there could be multiple rookies who log some action against the Chargers.

It will be the first of four preseason games for the Lions, with the Hall of Fame game offering an extra opportunity for game reps for the team's plethora of young players.

“Well, I think all of those guys need to play in a game, or games. So, I think our young guys are going to – I see them playing in this game. Now, am I going to say that it’s written in stone right now?" Campbell said Saturday. "No, I’m not. But I think I’d like to play those guys. That’s the good news. We got four games here starting with the Hall of Fame to get them some reps, so that’ll be the plan.”

Early on, several members of the team's draft class have had strong moments. Tyleik Williams and Tate Ratledge have both been consistently repping with the first-team, while Isaac TeSlaa and Dominic Lovett have flashed with impressive catches early in camp.

On Monday, general public fans will be allowed to attend practice for the first time. With Saturday's practice exclusively for Lions Loyal members, Monday's session is open to general public fans.

Follow along all throughout Monday's practice for live updates and highlights.

10:36 a.m. -- During a drill in which the offense was operating down by four, the offense drove for a score with Tom Kennedy catching the touchdown.

10:30 a.m. -- Brian Branch had a sack on second-down during a team drill, forcing a third-and-16 for the first-team offense. On that third-down, Terrion Arnold forced an incompletion.

10:15 a.m. -- The Lions executed a full-team red-zone drill. Jared Goff hit Amon-Ra-St. Brown and Tim Patrick for touchdowns. With the second-team, Kyle Allen dropped the ball on back-to-back plays. Meanwhile, Hendon Hooker scored on a scramble to the right side.

10:00 a.m. -- Kyle Allen was picked off by Morice Norris with the second-team, but rebounded to throw a touchdown to Jackson Meeks. Hendon Hooker enetered shortly after and tossed a touchdown to Shane Zylstra with Dan Jackson in coverage.

9:55 a.m. -- Some updates from the team's 7-on-7 red-zone work: Jared Goff has thrown two touchdowns to Amon-Ra St. Brown. Defensively, Alex Anzalone raced to break up a pass intended for Jahmyr Gibbs, and Rock Ya-Sin played tight coverage to force an incompletion in the direction of Tim Patrick.

9:50 a.m. -- Jack Fox unleashed his full power and showcased why he is the best punter in the NFL during a special teams period.

9:40 a.m. -- Playing the fullback position, undrafted free agent Zach Horton levied a nice block on safety Loren Strickland.

9:36 a.m. -- Linebacker Derrick Barnes was getting aggressive after a run during a team period, but offensive tackle Dan Skipper stepped in to end the mini squabble.

9:23 a.m. -- The Lions are working red-zone 1-on-1 drills, and Hendon Hooker has thrown touchdowns to Malik Taylor and Isaac TeSlaa, but was also intercepted by newcomer Nick Whiteside. Jared Goff also threw touchdowns to Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams.

9:15 a.m. -- David Montgomery put a nice juke on linebacker Jack Campbell as part as one of the team's tackling drills.

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8:45 a.m. -- Cornerback Amik Robertson is not participating in Monday's practice, and as a result Erick Hallett is getting some early first-team reps.

8:36 a.m. -- Safety Kerby Joseph is not participating as the Lions begin practice. It would be his second-straight absence. Additionally, it appears that Nick Whiteside is a new addition to the Lions' secondary, as he is at practice wearing No. 38.

8:30 a.m. -- Undrafted safety Ian Kennelly is back on the practice field after missing the team's last two practices. Running back Sione Vaki is also back in action after dealing with a hamstring injury.

8:00 a.m. -- John Morton says the Lions' primary focus for Monday's practice will be tight red zone work. He also revealed that Super Bowl-winning head coach Jon Gruden is present at Lions practice Monday.

7:55 a.m. -- Offensive coordinator John Morton is scheduled to meet with the media at 8 a.m.

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