Lions players will be back in the building Monday for the start of the offseason training program.
The NFL announced the offseason dates for each team this past Monday, and the Lions kick things off April 9th with phase one of the training program.
Because the Lions have a new coaching staff for 2018, they are able to hold an extra voluntary minicamp in addition to the regular mandatory minicamp and OTAs.
Here is the full list of Lions offseason training dates:
First Day: April 9
OTA Offseason Workouts: May 21-22, May 24, May 30-31, June 11-12, June 14
Voluntary Minicamp: April 24-26
Mandatory Minicamp: June 5-7
MEET THE PROSPECT
Each week on Detroitlions.com, Tim Twentyman will be taking a closer look at three draft prospects that could interest the Lions. Check out this week's below:
View photos of NFL prospect Nick Chubb.
OTHER NOTEWORTHY ITEMS:
- Find out who the experts have the Lions selecting with the 20th overall pick.
- General manager Bob Quinn is currently focused on the draft, but he could address a possible Golden Tate extension later this year.
- Tim Twentyman takes a look at how the Lions' 2018 opponents fared in free agency.
- Head coach Matt Patricia is enjoying working with Jim Bob Cooter to continue to improve the Lions' offense.
