Live Updates, Highlights: Lions First Joint Practice With Dolphins

The Detroit Lions' coaching staff and roster are looking forward to the opportunity to have a pair of joint practices againt the Miami Dolphins.

In training camp, players battle diligently against their teammates, who have a clear understanding of their colleagues' tendencies.

Matching up against a new time in practice will allow players to compete against other players battling for jobs in a controlled environment.

Lions coach Dan Campbell has often stated just how much value he has seen from hosting and traveling to participate in joint practices.

Detroit's offense has struggled to start training camp, so quarterback Jared Goff and his host of offensive weapons will have an opportunity to test themselves against a Dolphins defense that has been revamped.

Cornerback D.J. Reed and Amik Robertson should find the battles against Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle to be competitive. It is unsure if Terrion Arnold will return, after missing a handful of practices.

Detroit is not likely to play a significant amount of starters in the preseason game, so the work done this week by those at the top of the depth chart should provide the team and coaching staff some comfort.

On the other side, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel has started to play starters during preseason games.

“I think that's very good for football teams in general, because you have to do things between the whistle and not after them,” McDaniel explained. “So those competitive moments are great, and it was certainly competitive against the Bears, and I'm expecting it to be competitive against Detroit.”

Miami tied Chicago, 24-24, in their preseason opener.

“I don't undervalue the process of getting ready for a game,” McDaniel said, via Dolphins OnSI. “I thought, you know, I think our team could benefit. I told the guys that regardless of the circumstance, it was gonna be one series because I wanted guys to go through the process.

“Those extra game reps are super valuable. I haven't planned out exactly. I like to see where our numbers are at and how things go in practices, but I don't think that will be the last that we'll see of them, whether that's this week or the following week or maybe a little of both. It'll probably be one game, but I'm keeping my mind open for all things.”

Follow along with Lions OnSI, as we are in attendance and covering both practices.

12:24 p.m. -- There was a skirmish between the two teams as practice ended, with Jameson Williams appearing to be in the mix along with former Lions defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu.

11:53 a.m. -- Lions offensive lineman Keaton Sutherland took a big hit and is down on the field.

11:47 a.m. -- Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa and Dolphins cornerback Jack Jones had to be separated after Jones knocked TeSlaa's helmet off.

11:45 a.m. -- Amon-Ra St. Brown continued his excellent day with a touchdown catch that he pinned to a Dolphins' defensive back's helmet.

11:42 a.m. -- The Lions and Dolphins are beginning a red-zone period.

11:25 a.m. -- Miami Dolphins edge rusher Chop Robinson was carted off the field after suffering an apparent injury during the team's scrimmage period.

11:21 a.m. -- Jared Goff threw a pass to Jameson Williams that would've likely resulted in a big hit from safety Dante Trader had it been in a game.

11:15 a.m. -- After some pit drills for the offensive line, the two teams are squaring off in a team period now.

10:59 a.m. -- Amon-Ra St. Brown has ignited the crowd during 1-on-1 drills, burning Dolphins cornerback Jack Jones on a pair of reps.

10:52 a.m. -- The Dolphins' defense has jogged over to the Lions' side of the field, setting up the start of today's joint practices.

10:40 a.m. -- After Dan Campbell said Terrion Arnold was not expected to be available for the team's joint practices, the young defensive back was observed in individual position drills Wednesday.

10:30 a.m. -- Story on the injury updates Dan Campbell provided on players including Sione Vaki, Ahmed Hassanein and Terrion Arnold.

10:00 a.m. --- Dan Campbell expresses Sione Vaki will return. Ahmed Hassanein also will be practicing. Unfortunately, Terrion Arnold is expected to return next week.

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