Kennelly made one of the plays of the day on the first day of camp, and is showing he belongs in the mix after a strong start in Allen Park.

Hooker has looked improved throughout the early practice sessions, with his next hurdle being to prove that he can manage the offense in a game setting. The Lions tasked him with getting better on his anticipation, timing and footwork, and by all accounts he is improving in these areas.

Veterans made their way to Detroit Lions training camp in Allen Park, Michigan, over the weekend with media flocking to ring in the dawn of the new season for the Motor City's NFL franchise. The Lions have big goals ahead of them with a daunting schedule on the horizon and the return of several key players from injury.

The Lions won't don pads until Friday, but the defensive physicality was on full display at Tuesday's practice.

Brad Galli and Detroit News writer Nolan Bianchi take a look at the overall vibe entering 2025, the new-look offensive line, and the organization’s growth under Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell

▶ Anzalone and injured edge defender Al-Quadin Muhammad were both spotted watching practice in street clothes. Cornerback Ennis Rakestraw, who left Sunday's practice with a chest injury, and cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver were seen working off to the side with trainers.

The Detroit Lions' secondary looked formidable in practice Tuesday and has the potential to be one of the strongest position groups on the team.

The Lions are back on the hunt for a Super Bowl, with training camp in full swing and the first preseason game just eight days away. The big picture: Despite winning a franchise-record 15 games and the NFC North last season,