RESET: Why the Detroit Lions ABANDON Joint Practices and Rookie Minicamp to Boost Player Health

Detroit Lions shift their offseason strategy—could a softer approach revive their playoff hopes? Matt Dery reveals why Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes are scrapping joint practices, rookie minicamp, and local pro days, all while aiming to keep stars like Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch healthy after back-to-back injury-plagued seasons. Is this the 180 the Lions need to get back to their 15-win form?   Ranking shockers leave the Detroit Lions outside ESPN’s top 10, trailing NFC North rivals—how does this motivate the team? Dery also spotlights the battle at backup center, highlighting under-the-radar options like Seth McLaughlin and Juice Scruggs. With offensive line upgrades, a rebuilt secondary, and questions swirling about Joseph’s return, the Lions’ new look could hold the keys to a bounce-back campaign. Will recalibrated training keep Detroit in the hunt? #firstlisten     Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL.     FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.   Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.       FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-lions/   Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl/   #Lions #DetroitLions #NFL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.