All 22 view: Defensive backs coach Aubrey Pleasant can always be spotted at practice coaching way behind his defensive back group during team periods or 7-on-7s. He does it so he can get a full view of all his defensive backs. He's coaching five guys spread sideline to sideline on most plays. I asked Pleasant coming off the field Friday why he loves that vantage point so much. He said it allows him to see all five of his players in real time, but it also gives him a great view of the run fits on defense, which a coach can't see from the sideline. – Tim Twentyman
Practice tempo: Offensive tackle Taylor Decker said earlier in the week how much he respects defensive lineman Charles Harris for the way he goes all out in practice every day. They're matched up against each other every day. Friday's practice was without pads, which lowered the tempo somewhat, but Decker and Harris still had their usual good workout when matched up. – Mike O'Hara
Core special teams: The Lions have to cut down from 80 players to an initial 53 on Tuesday, but those decisions will go beyond just the offensive and defensive decisions, with special teams playing a key role in some final decisions. Watching the Lions do special teams periods on Friday, players like Anthony Pittman, Josh Woods, Chris Board and Bobby Price are on all four teams. Those roles aren't easily replaceable. – Tim Twentyman
Chat session: Running back Jamaal Williams has a warm, outgoing personality, so it wasn't a surprise that he stopped during a break in practice to chat on the sideline with Sheila Hamp, principal owner and chairman of the Detroit Lions. It was obvious both enjoyed the exchange. – Mike O'Hara
Still got it: The team was going through skeleton drills early in practice, walking through some Pittsburgh prep. Former All-Pro linebacker and current special assistant to President/CEO and Chairperson, Chris Spielman, hopped into a scout-team linebacker spot and still looks the part, though he's probably a couple steps slower at age 56. – Tim Twentyman
Tip drill: Rookie safety Kerby Joseph ended practice with a nice interception where he reached back behind his body with his right hand and tipped the ball up and forward in front of him to secure it with both hands. Joseph has gotten his hands on a few footballs over the last week or so. – Tim Twentyman
View photos from Detroit Lions practice on Thursday, August 25, 2022.
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver DJ Chark (4) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions punter Jack Fox (3) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Chase Lucas (36) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (44) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Maurice Alexander (15) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Will Harris (25), Detroit Lions wide receiver Trinity Benson (17) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson (28) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalil Pimpleton (83), Detroit Lions cornerback Saivion Smith (19) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Mike Hughes (23), Detroit Lions wide receiver DJ Chark (4), Detroit Lions safety JuJu Hughes (33) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end James Mitchell (82) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Charles Harris (53) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32), Detroit Lions Defensive Backs Coach/Pass Game Coordinator Aubrey Pleasant during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Mike Hughes (23) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end James Mitchell (82) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Chris Board (49), Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Mark Gilbert (29), Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31), Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8), Detroit Lions safety JuJu Hughes (33) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end James Mitchell (82) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30), Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Chris Board (49), Detroit Lions running back Godwin Igwebuike (35) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87), Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Maurice Alexander (15) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30), Detroit Lions safety DeShon Elliott (5) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end Derrick Deese Jr. (48) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Justin Jackson (42) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Justin Jackson (42) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalil Pimpleton (83), Detroit Lions linebacker Josh Woods (51) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson (28) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Justin Jackson (42) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalil Pimpleton (83) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Godwin Igwebuike (35) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Chris Board (49) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions Defensive Backs Coach/Pass Game Coordinator Aubrey Pleasant during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (59) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Maurice Alexander (15) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85), Detroit Lions safety JuJu Hughes (33) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions Tight Ends Coach/Passing Game Coordinator Tanner Engstrand, Detroit Lions tight end Devin Funchess (13) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions General Manager and Executive Vice President Brad Holmes during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Maurice Alexander (15) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Justin Jackson (42) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions Assistant Special Teams Coach Jett Modkins during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalil Pimpleton (83) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (46) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions punter Jack Fox (3) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver DJ Chark (4) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson, Detroit Lions Special Teams Coordinator Dave Fipp during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) during practice at the Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 24, 2022. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Helping hand: Not that they really needed it, but wide receiver Kalif Raymond extended his hand to help three teammates get to their feet after they'd finished their warmups. Every little bit is appreciated. – Mike O'Hara
Big game for Cephus: Veteran wide receiver Quintez Cephus is fighting for one of the reserve receiver roles. Cephus hasn't played in the preseason yet because of a left leg injury suffered early in camp. He worked into some of the joint practices in Indianapolis, but Sunday's game will be big for him to show he's close to regular-season form. – Tim Twentyman
