The first week of Detroit Lions OTAs is in the books, and while there’s still work to do, we’re already getting a solid glimpse at how this team is shaping up heading into 2025.
Head coach Dan Campbell made the call to trim the spring program a bit short, thanks to the Lions being scheduled for the Hall of Fame Game in late July. With training camp now starting earlier, Detroit has to make the most of these OTA practices—and so far, they’ve done just that.
In Friday’s session, which marked the third of six scheduled OTA practices, Campbell and several players spoke with reporters. Among the key storylines: the team’s energy is high, Jameson Williams continues to draw praise from both coaches and teammates, and there are already some interesting tweaks in personnel groupings that caught attention.
Notably, a few players were absent—veterans like Alex Anzalone and Frank Ragnow are working through their own offseason situations—but that didn’t put a damper on the vibe. This practice was more about seeing which younger players and backups can step up.
For those wondering about the chemistry of the coaching staff or how new additions are settling in, this first week gave every indication that the Lions are in sync and motivated. There’s a lot more to unfold before training camp officially opens, but Detroit looks hungry and focused on making another big leap in 2025.
Lions Wrap Up First Week of OTAs with Energy, Adjustments, and Big Takeaways
