Thursday, July 30, 2026

Lions Links for Thursday 7-30-26

Articles:

Camp Notes: Barnes excited to expand his role in Lions' defense:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/camp-notes-barnes-excited-for-bigger-role-pacheco-vaki-manu






What We Are Learning From Day 2 of 2026 Detroit Lions Training Camp:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/what-we-are-learning-from-day-2-2026-detroit-lions-training-camp

How Tyleik Williams Put 'Money In The Bank of Trust':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/how-tyleik-williams-put-money-in-bank-of-trust

Kerby Joseph Addresses if He Will Contribute for Lions in 2026:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/kerby-joseph-addresses-if-he-will-contribute-lions-2026

Giovanni Manu Will End Up As Another Brad Holmes Draft Bust:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/giovanni-manu-will-end-up-as-another-brad-holmes-draft-bust

Dan Campbell Is 'Not Sweating' Jahmyr Gibbs Hold In:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/dan-campbell-not-sweating-jahmyr-gibbs-hold-in

How Luke Altmyer's Habits Could Lead to Success With Lions, Long Career:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/luke-altmyer-impressed-college-coach-could-have-long-nfl-career

Every Starting Job Opening at 2026 Lions Training Camp:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/every-starting-job-opening-2026-lions-training-camp

What We Are Learning From Day 2 of 2026 Detroit Lions Training Camp:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/what-we-are-learning-from-day-2-2026-detroit-lions-training-camp







Lions safety Kerby Joseph optimistic about injury with help from his faith:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/168016/detroit-lions-safety-kerby-joseph-optimistic-injury-faith-god



Kerby Joseph "super optimistic" about his chances to play, but vague on details:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/kerby-joseph-knee-2677292945



Lions Jahmyr Gibbs and Falcons Bijan Robinson could pull off something the NFL has never seen by using this rarely used structure:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/lions-jahmyr-gibbs-and-falcons-bijan-robinson-could-pull-off-something-the-nfl-has-never-seen-by-using-this-rarely-used-structure/

Lions’ DT Tyleik Williams just earned something Dan Campbell values more than almost anything:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/lions-dt-tyleik-williams-just-earned-something-dan-campbell-values-more-than-almost-anything/

The role everyone expects Greg Dortch to play for the Lions isn’t how he sees himself, and we shouldn’t see it either:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-role-everyone-expects-greg-dortch-to-play-for-the-lions-isnt-how-he-sees-himself-and-we-shouldnt-see-it-either/

Dan Campbell had an interesting response when asked about Jahmyr Gibbs’ contract situation:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/dan-campbell-had-an-interesting-response-when-asked-about-jahmyr-gibbs-contract-situation/

Dan Campbell, Lions crave a different kind of "R&R" this year:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-lions

What we're hearing and seeing at Lions training camp: Gibbs out again amid extension talks:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49419620/detroit-lions-training-camp-2026-intel-updates

Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Can’t be Counted Out in Lions’ Training Camp Cornerback Battle:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/ennis-rakestraw-jr-cant-be-counted-out-in-lions-training-camp-cornerback-battle

2026 NFL All-Rookie Team projections: 25 impact newcomers on offense, defense and special teams (OT B. Miller - DRAFTED: Round 1, No. 17 overall.  With Penei Sewell moving back to his college position on the blind side after Detroit’s release of Taylor Decker, Miller is in a camp battle with veteran signee Larry Borom for the starting job at right tackle. I share the common sentiment that the rookie will ultimately win out because he was drafted for his NFL readiness. Having started all 54 games in the past four seasons of Clemson football, Miller broke the program record for career snaps from scrimmage (3,778). One thing that could really help the 22-year-old’s transition to the pros: The Lions’ last-place schedule isn’t exactly littered with edge monsters, especially if Micah Parsons takes time to return to form following his December ACL tear.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-all-rookie-team-projections-25-impact-newcomers-on-offense-defense-and-special-teams

CBS Sports' top 10 players at every defensive position: Four unanimous top picks, including Myles Garrett  (Edge defenders - 4. Aidan Hutchinson
Detroit Lions DE - Points: 69 | Highest rank: 3 | Lowest rank: 8 | Hutchinson's 2025 included 14.5 sacks, 64 pressures and a 17.5% pressure rate.  Not bad for a guy coming off a gruesome broken leg. His 100 pressures were the most in the NFL.  Off-ball linebackers - 2.  Jack Campbell Detroit Lions LB - Points: 82 | Highest rank: 2 | Lowest rank: 8.  Campbell earned first-team All-Pro honors last year. He's been a constant in the middle of a Detroit defense that seems to be dealing with injuries every week, and he had a career-high five sacks last year.  Safeties - 6. Brian Branch Detroit Lions CB - Points: 51 | Highest rank: 2 | Lowest rank: Unranked | Branch can play everywhere and brings major attitude to the Detroit defense, which Dan Campbell must love. He's coming off a torn Achilles, though, and could miss several months, which likely weighed heavily on the minds of voters who didn't put him in their top 10.
10.  Kerby Joseph Detroit Lions SAF - Points: 19 | Highest rank: 4 | Lowest rank: Unranked |. Joseph picked off an NFL-best nine passes in 2024 and had three more in six games in 2025 before a knee injury ended his season. It's a chronic issue for Joseph, which in part explains the wide range of votes received (or not).):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/cbs-sports-top-10-players-at-every-defensive-position/

NFL Star Rookies? The Best Schematic Fit From Each NFC Draft Class (Detroit Lions: Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State (No. 157 pick):  If there was a cornerback in this class perfectly suited to play for Dan Campbell, it was Abney — a scrappy defender who plays much bigger than his size. The Lions currently list free-agent addition Roger McCreary as their starting nickel. Don’t be surprised when Abney wrestles that role away as a rookie):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-star-rookies-best-schematic-fit-from-each-nfc-draft-class

Bijan Robinson vs. Jahmyr Gibbs contract projections: Which 2023 first-round RB should get more in new deal?:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/bijan-robinson-jahmyr-gibbs-contract-projections/17ef97e15328ef749b0839ef

Aidan Hutchinson: It’s “extremely liberating” to focus on football with injury behind me:  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aidan-hutchinson-its-extremely-liberating-to-focus-on-football-with-injury-behind-me

Video:







FOX 2 Sports Wrap: Lions training camp & talkin' Tarik Skubal:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-cud3vqdtsklshm4f

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