The Lions are so confident in their trio of specialists that there isn’t even any in-house competition for training camp.

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The injury bug has already bitten a member of the Detroit Lions’ defense, with defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike set to miss at least the first four games of the 2025 season after being placed on the reserve Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.

Add another new name to the Detroit Lions roster as training camp begins. The Lions have signed rookie cornerback Tyson Russell to the team, per Aaron Wilson.

The Detroit Lions have signed a running back heading into 2025 training camp. One day after waiving undrafted free agent Anthony Tyus III with an illness designation, multiple reports indicate the Lions have inked a deal with Jabari Small.

As a team, the Lions ranked No. 3 in the NFL in rushing touchdowns (32) and No. 6 in the NFL in rushing yards (2,488) in 2024. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs tied Baltimore's Derrick Henry and Buffalo's James Cook for most rushing touchdowns (16) in 2024, putting up 1,412 rushing yards on 250 carries.

The Lions announced four signings on Friday afternoon, including their previously reported deal with second-round pick Tate Ratledge.

Asked if he had ever come up a back row as good as the Lions trio starting in the first Test on Saturday, Australia captain Harry Wilson didn't take too long to think it over. "'Probably not," he said.