Toning it down: Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he and his staff felt really good about the work the team put in during Tuesday's padded practice in Allen Park, so Campbell scaled it back on Wednesday, which was more of an unpadded walkthrough.
"You're still competing against each other, but just kind of get their bodies back a little bit for this preseason game," Campbell said. – Tim Twentyman
Consistency: Punter Jack Fox has it. He put on a show with his moonshots in Monday's indoor practice. Outdoors Wednesday was another show of punts landing inside the 20, one after another. – Mike O'Hara
Good news: Tight end T.J. Hockenson and defensive end Da'Shawn Hand left Tuesday's practice due to injury, but Campbell said both injuries were minor. That's especially good news when it comes to Hockenson, who's expected to be a big part of what the Lions do offensively. It's unlikely Hockenson or Hand plays in Friday's preseason opener.
It will be a good opportunity for tight end Alize Mack to show what he can do. He took first-team reps along with Darren Fells at tight end during Wednesday's practice. – Tim Twentyman
Weather or not: The Lions caught a break in the weather and avoided moving practice indoors for a second time this week. Some dark clouds were moving in about a half hour into practice, but they veered off and practice continued outside. – Mike O'Hara
View photos from practice at Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Tuesday August 10, 2021.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) Detroit Lions running back Dedrick Mills (36) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Godwin Igwebuike (35) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions outside linebacker Trey Flowers (90) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit lions tackle Penei Sewell (58) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Dedrick Mills (36) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Dedrick Mills (36) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tyrell Williams (6) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Dean Marlowe (31) Detroit Lions wide receiver Sage Surratt (15) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Victor Bolden (13) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Dean Marlowe (31) Detroit Lions wide receiver Sage Surratt (15) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions fullback Jason Cabinda (45) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions fullback Jason Cabinda (45) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Godwin Igwebuike (35) Detroit Lions linebacker Jahlani Tavai (51) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Dean Marlowe (31) Detroit Lions wide receiver Chad Hansen (82) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Darius Jennings (86) Detroit Lions cornerback Mike Ford (2) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker (21) Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Victor Bolden (13) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Dedrick Mills (36) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jahlani Tavai (51) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive end Michael Brockers (91) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Bobby Price (47) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety C.J. Moore (38) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions outside linebacker Austin Bryant (94) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions safety Will Harris (25) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions center Evan Brown (63) Detroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper (70) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker (68) during Lions Training Camp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI on August 10th, 2021. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Falling behind: Second-round pick Levi Onwuzurike hasn't participated much in practice the first two weeks of training camp and now we know why. Onwuzurike's been dealing with a back injury dating back to his college days at Washington that kept him out of practice again Wednesday. He's seen a couple specialists about his back, and Campbell said the report the team got back from them was positive. The plan right now is to get Onwuzurike back on the field next week and try to get him up to speed physically for the start of the regular season. – Tim Twentyman
Welcome sight: Rookie running back Jermar Jefferson has had a really nice start to camp, so it was discouraging to see him suffer an ankle injury Monday. Jefferson sat out Tuesday's practice, but was back on the field for Wednesday's walkthrough. That's certainly a good sign for a running back room that's dealt with some injuries. The Lions signed running back Javon Leake today, who played with Washington last season. It's unclear if Jefferson will be available for the preseason opener Friday night. – Tim Twentyman
