TWENTYMAN: 5 players who impressed at Lions minicamp: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/5-players-impressed-detroit-lions-minicamp-williams-campbell-robertson
Detroit wants to see second-year QB Hendon Hooker progress in grasp of offense: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/5-players-impressed-detroit-lions-minicamp-williams-campbell-robertson
NFL preseason schedule for all teams including the Lions: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-preseason-schedule-for-all-teams-including-the-lions/
All Lions: Eisen Ranks Detroit Fourth in Latest Power Rankings: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/rich-eisen-lions-early-power-rankings
Lions Kicker James Turner Has 'Huge Upside': https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-kicker-james-turner-huge-upside
5 Players Who Must Step Up at Lions Training Camp: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-who-must-step-up-training-camp
Predicting Taylor Decker's Contract Extension: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/predicting-taylor-decker-contract-extension
3 Sleepers Who Could Rise Up Lions' Depth Chart: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/sleepers-who-could-rise-up-lions-depth-chart
Lions Break Player Work Rules, Forfeit OTA Practice: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-break-player-work-rules-forfeit-ota-practice
Lions Expect Hooker to Be 'Much More Comfortable' at Training Camp: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-expect-hooker-to-be-more-comfortable-training-camp
Recapping the biggest storylines from Detroit Lions minicamp: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/6/8/24174214/recapping-biggest-storylines-detroit-lions-minicamp
Detroit Lions minicamp: 6 players who helped their stock the most: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/detroit-lions-minicamp-players-helped-stock/ebc2489060eee85df351a71e
The NFL's 11 best slot defenders (3. Brian Branch, Detroit Lions - Branch was my 13th-ranked prospect overall in the 2023 draft class, so I was certainly surprised that he dropped to the 46th overall pick, where the Lions snapped him up. Maybe teams shouldn’t focus as much as they do on 40 times, because the 4.53 Branch ran at the scouting combine in no way represented his abilities on the field — whether at Alabama, or with the Lions. Nick Saban has been turning out multi-position defensive backs for years, and Branch was one of his best. In his rookie season, Branch played 417 snaps in slot coverage, ninth-most in the NFL. He allowed 41 catches on 63 slot targets for 382 yards, 186 yards after the catch, three touchdowns, two interceptions, nine pass breakups, and an opponent passer rating of 84.2. Branch also had one sack and five total pressures from the slot. Branch was able to match and trail receivers from the start in the NFL, which is singularly impressive, especially in press and match coverage, where he had to deal with receivers step-for-step from the snap.Branch’s ability to read the field and progressions through the play was also unusual for a rookie. The Lions did a lot this offseason to try and upgrade their cornerback room, but they’ve already got a top-tier slot guy now, and for at least the next few years.): https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/slot-cornerbacks-trent-mcduffie-kyle-hamilton-brian-branch/
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Watch: Video recap covering Lions minicamp performances and observations: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/08/watch-video-recap-covering-lions-minicamp-performances-and-observations/
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