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Detroit Lions' Offseason: Workouts, Draft, and Training Camp

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The Detroit Lions 2026 offseason is in full swing, with free agency deals secured and the NFL draft approaching. The league has released the workout schedule, starting on April 20th, leading to OTAs from May 27th to June 11th, and mandatory minicamp from June 16th to 17th. These workouts are divided into three phases, starting with meetings and strength training, then adding on-field drills, and finally, full-speed practices. The Lions have decided to skip joint practices during training camp, focusing on in-house drills to improve their performance. After minicamp, the team will report for late July training camp, preparing for the season ahead. With a strong offseason push, the Lions aim to hit the ground running in the fall.

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Detroit Lions' Offseason: Workouts, Draft, and Training Camp

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It's April 8th. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where football meets AI. The Detroit Lions 2026 offseason is in full swing with free agency deals locked in, and the NFL draft just two weeks away. The lead dropped the workout schedule earlier this week, kicking off on Monday April 20th. That sets the stage for OTAs from May 27th through 29th, June 2nd through 4th, and June 9th through 11th, wrapping with. Banditory mini camp on June 16th and 17th. These workouts roll out in three phases to build players up safely. Phase 1 hits the first two weeks with meetings, strength training, and rehab only. Phase 2 adds on field drills at a walkthrough pace, no contact, just individual and group work. Fans are buzzing as the draft nears, knowing it'll shape the roster big time. Coach Dan Campbell dropped word at league meetings that Detroit's skipping joint practices this training camp. Starting things in-house to sharpen, their edge, after mini camp, the Lions report for

late July training camp ramping up toward the season. With moves already made, this timeline locks in a focused summer grind. That positions Detroit to hit the ground running come fall, stacking momentum from a strong off-season push.

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