It's Day 3 of organized team activities for the Detroit Lions on Thursday, but this one is a bit different than the first two because it is the first that is open to the media, which will give us an inside look at practice.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell provided some injury updates ahead of practice, with the most notable being safety Brian Branch. Campbell revealed that Branch underwent a clean-up procedure but didn't go into specifics.
We do know that Branch was using a scooter to get around and had a boot on his foot thanks to a photo of the former second-round pick in the days after the 2024 NFL Draft.
Campbell added that Branch should be good to go by training camp but did leave the door open for his recovery to take longer than that. Campbell said Branch should be ready by the start of the season, at the latest.
Campbell says DB Brian Branch had a clean-up procedure. Says he's progressing well and will be ready to go by camp -- if not, before the season.
— Colton Pouncy (@colton_pouncy) May 23, 2024
Along with that news, Campbell revealed that the Lions will hold joint practices with the New York Giants for the third straight year. Campbell hoped to take part in practices with the Kansas City Chiefs, also, but was rebuffed by head coach Andy Reid, who traditionally is not a fan of joint sessions.
Follow along with our tracker below for all of the latest significant updates from Lions OTAs. The most recent updates are at the top.
Lions OTAs Live Updates
News on cornerbacks
Terrion Arnold played opposite Carlton Davis outside
Amik Robertson played in the slot and outside
Emmanuel Moseley takes part in walkthrough
Source: Tim Twentyman, DetroitLions.com
More details on participation
Not spotted: RB Jahmyr Gibbs, TE Sam LaPorta, OT Taylor Decker, C Frank Ragnow, G Kayode Awosika, EDGE Marcus Davenport, EDGE Josh Paschal, EDGE James Houston, DT DJ Reader, LB Alex Anzalone
Spotted but not taking part: DB Brian Branch (still in boot and on scooter)
Limited: QB Nate Sudfeld, RB Zonovan Knight, LB Derrick Barnes, CB Emmanuel Moseley, CB Terrion Arnold, CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr., S Kerby Joseph
Source: Jeremy Reisman, Pride of Detroit
Jameson Williams talks Year 3
#Lions WE Jameson Williams says it feels good entering Year 3 with no injury restrictions or injury concerns. His mindset is to “get better” than he was last season. pic.twitter.com/amu4Z8bDmx
— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) May 23, 2024
A Jake Bates mention!
Fipp on Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates: "I'm not going to go into any specifics on individual player."
— Kory E. Woods (@KoryEWoods) May 23, 2024
Says he's aware of Bates' story and he's happy for him.
List of players not taking part
Limited or out: Frank Ragnow, Taylor Decker, Sam LaPorta, Kayode Awosika, ,Nate Sudfeld Jahmyr Gibbs, Zonovan Knight, Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch, Marcus Davenport DJ Reader, John Cominsky, Derrick Barnes, Emmanuel Moseley, Terrion Arnold Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Alex Anzalone (source)
High praise for Jameson Williams
Said he's been the most improved player this spring.
— Colton Pouncy (@colton_pouncy) May 23, 2024
MORE: Lions injury updates from OTAs
