Lions camp observations: If practice is any indication, defense's blitzing is going to cause a lot of problems
Allen Park — Here are some notes and observations from the Detroit Lions’ Monday afternoon training camp practice.
● Let’s start with a quick participation report.
Not practicing: Tight end Sam LaPorta, wide receiver Malik Taylor, center Trystan Colon (elbow), safety Morice Norris (concussion), safety Kerby Joseph (knee) and defensive end Ahmed Hassanein (pec).
In case you missed it, all the latest injury information will be housed in this linked, regularly updated post for the remainder of the 2025 season.
In terms of in-practice injuries, cornerback Avonte Maddox briefly left holding his back, and Jameson Williams tweaked his ankle, but both players returned.
Late in the session, defensive tackle Brodric Martin and tight end Zach Horton were banged up on the same play. Horton appeared to be in considerable pain as the trainer examined his upper arm and chest, but no injury update was provided by the team after practice.
● The Lions weren’t in pads, but the team still did one-on-one and two-on-two work between the offensive and defensive lines.
Aidan Hutchinson continues to be a pass-rushing menace, getting the best of Penei Sewell twice. I can’t tell you whether the first win was intentional or an accident. Regardless, instead of his signature spin move, Hutchinson stopped when sideways and slid past the All-Pro tackle.
On the second, Hutchinson won by impressively ripping under Sewell’s inside arm.