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2023 NFL Combine: Lions Day 2 Updates

Follow along with All Lions, as the second day of workouts of the 2023 NFL Combine begins on Friday afternoon.
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2023 NFL Combine: Lions Day 2 Updates
2023 NFL Combine: Lions Day 2 Updates

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Several defensive linemen and linebackers had impressive workouts in front of NFL evaluators Thursday afternoon. 

On Friday, defensive backs will take the field to showcase their speed and agility. 

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, fresh off of another round of NFL head coaching interviews, expressed to a small group of reporters that teams cannot find enough EDGE rushers and cornerbacks. Per Glenn, they're instrumental to the success of any team's defensive plans. 

Glenn also expressed that he learned a tremendous amount from speaking intensively with other NFL teams and owners. 

"I've had, I think five head coach interviews. If it happens, it happens. If it don't, it don't. Well, we'll see. We'll see," Glenn said, via the Detroit News. "The thing is, man I'm blessed to be in the position to be able to coach, in general. And I don't take that for granted, at all."

Glenn expressed he found the interview with Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay to be a "real treat."  

"The one thing that was very, very interesting, to me, was being able to sit and talk to Mr. Irsay for about three and a half hours," Glenn said. "Now, that was a real treat. That was a real treat. The thing is, as we started to talk, it wasn't really about an interview. It was just like two guys just talking. And, everything was on the table. Everything.

"And, it was very, very interesting. And, you know what? I appreciate that, because now I have a guy that's worth billions of dollars who is just opening up to me for some odd reason. I don't know why. I think he got comfortable. I know I got comfortable. And, I just looked at him like he's just a guy, a real guy. So, I appreciate that part of him." 

Unfortunately, Devon Witherspoon, widely considered a prospect the Lions are interested in, will not participate in on-field drills due to a hamstring injury. 

Witherspoon reportedly had an MRI taken, and his injury is considered minor.

Follow along with All Lions all throughout the Combine, as we bring you all the relevant information you need to know this week. This includes measurements and all the buzz surrounding the prospects invited to participate. 

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JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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