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The Lions Don't Need Starters Playing in the Preseason

Should the Detroit Lions play their starters in the preseason, or is caution the smarter approach? Mike Payton explains why the Lions' decision to skip joint practices shouldn't change their overall preseason strategy and why Detroit has little to gain by exposing key players to unnecessary injury risk before Week 1. With Super Bowl expectations once again surrounding the team, Mike breaks down why keeping the roster healthy may be the biggest priority heading into the regular season. Is avoiding joint practices and limiting preseason action the right move, or should the Lions be looking for more live reps before the games start to count? Topics covered: Detroit Lions news Lions preseason strategy Detroit Lions training camp Lions joint practices Dan Campbell preseason approach Detroit Lions starters Lions roster management NFL preseason analysis Detroit Lions 2026 season Do you agree with the Lions' approach to the preseason, or would you like to see the starters play more before Week 1? Let us know in the comments. For more LIONS coverage: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter/X: TikTok: #detroitlions #lionsnation #lionsfootball #detroitlionsnews

Detroit Lions: 3 Players in Danger of Being Cut

Which Detroit Lions players could be on the outside looking in when the final 53-man roster is announced? Mike Payton breaks down three of the biggest cut candidates heading into training camp, explaining why Levi Onwuzurike, Trevor Nowaske, and Brock Wright could all be fighting for their spots on the roster. From roster depth and positional competition to salary cap considerations and scheme fit, Mike examines why each player's future with the Lions could be in question. Will all three survive training camp, or could oneor morebe surprising roster casualties before the 2026 season begins? Topics covered: Detroit Lions roster cuts Detroit Lions training camp Detroit Lions roster predictions Levi Onwuzurike outlook Trevor Nowaske analysis Brock Wright future Detroit Lions depth chart Lions 53-man roster projection Detroit Lions news Which Lions player do you think is most likely to be cut before Week 1? Let us know in the comments. For more LIONS coverage: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter/X: TikTok: #detroitlions #lionsnation #lionsfootball #detroitlionsnews

This Lions Draft Class Left A Lot Of Questions

The Lions' 2024 draft class hasn't aged well, and a look back at Detroit's top-30 visits shows just how many opportunities slipped away. From Kool-Aid McKinstry to Jer'Zhan Newton, here's what could have been. For more LIONS coverage: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter/X: TikTok: #detroitlions #lionsnation #lionsfootball #detroitlionsnews

Building the Ultimate NFC Team: Who Has the Best Secondary?

Mike Payton breaks down the final A to Z Sports NFC North roundtable as the crew builds the division's ultimate secondary. Mike joins Tyler Forness, Wendell Ferreira, and Kole Noble to debate the best cornerbacks, slot defenders, and safeties from the Lions, Bears, Vikings, and Packers. For more LIONS coverage: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter/X: TikTok: #detroitlions #lionsnation #lionsfootball #detroitlionsnews

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