Detroit – As there is every year, no shortage of storylines and drama will arrive alongside players and coaches on Wednesday morning when 2026 Lions Training Camp officially begins.
Will they take advantage of a weaker schedule and win more than the nine games they did a season ago? How will the offense look with a retooled offensive line and a brand new coordinator? Does Jahmyr Gibbs have what it takes to be a workhorse running back?
The #Lions referred to their defense as "Jack Campbell's defense" in 2025.
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The linebacker is being rewarded with a four-year extension after his first First Team All-Pro season last year.
More on the impact Campbell made on the Detroit defense in 2025.
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Those just scratch the surface of what the Lions have to address in the coming weeks as summer turns into football season. They also happen to be a couple of the questions Marc Ryan tried to answer during an appearance on this past Sunday’s episode of Sports Final Edition.
Host Joel Sebastianelli was joined by the 97.1 FM ‘The Ticket’ show host to preview the Lions descent on Allen Park this week, even going as far as asking him if their window to make the Super Bowl is still open.
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You can watch Sports Final Edition every Sunday night after Local 4 News at 11pm.