Lions Ditch Joint Practices for In-House Focus | Detroit Lions News

Detroit Lions News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 2m

Dan Campbell pulled the plug on joint practices this summer, locking Detroit Lions training camp inside their own walls to sharpen internal chemistry and fix systemic issues. By ditching outside opponents, the team got more reps against themselves—offensive linemen battling defensive tackles daily, elite players pushing each other without distraction. While joint practices aren’t off the table forever, Campbell believes this inward focus was exactly what the Lions needed after a tough season, building depth, situational mastery, and high-level competition. The real test? How they perform when…