The Free Press examines the most notable Detroit Lions players who helped and hurt their stock through the first eight practices of training camp.

As he enters a pivotal third NFL season, Ennis Rakestraw Jr. is focused on the "short-term" and on staying healthy.

The Detroit Lions are in full swing of Training Camp as they continue preparations for the upcoming 2026 NFL Season, and multiple players that general manager Brad Holmes brought in as part of his offseason work have made noticeable impacts thus far.

Isaac TeSlaa isn't surprising anyone this year. After making the most of his time as a rookie, the second-year wide receiver enters the 2026 season with a chance to carve out a much bigger role in Detroit's offense.

Time will tell what a Drew Petzing offense will look like in Detroit, but there is now a clearer picture of his offensive ethos and how he’s communicated it since arriving in the Motor City. Detroit Lions fans and the media have been asking this question for months as training camp approaches.

The Lions still have a pair of positions on their offensive line up for grabs, and through two weeks the competitions seem to be crystallizing. Reports indicate that Christian Mahogany has been handling left guard duties, with Blake Miller getting a trial by fire at right tackle.

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The addition of Stille could be the Lions adding another body for camp, as they’ve suffered some injuries along the defensive line throughout the first few days of training camp

Previewing Detroit Lions 2026 preseason opener with Cincinnati Bengals.