Allen Park — Here are some observations from the Detroit Lions ' fifth day of training camp practices in Allen Park.

I’m just out there playing football. I’m trying to be the best Jack Campbell I can be every single day, nobody else."

For two straight days, coach Dan Campbell had to stop practice due to excessive on-field exuberance. Via Colton Pouncy of TheAthletic.com, Campbell paused practice after “ several scuffles ” broke out. Safety Brian Branch and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, per Pouncy, “went at it multiple times.”

As the Detroit Lions complete their fifth day of training camp and the first padded practice, there remains no player I get asked about more than second-year offensive lineman Giovanni Manu. The greenhorn tackle and 2024 fourth-round pick (using a 2025 third-rounder to trade up to acquire him) was selected out of the Canadian USports college level with the knowledge that Manu was very much a developmental project.

The Detroit Lions held their first padded camp practice of the summer Friday. The big story: Graham Glasgow at center, rookie Tate Ratledge at guard.

The Detroit Lions conducted their first padded practice Friday, and a pair of rookies were among the players absent from the action. First-round pick defensive tackle Tyleik Williams was not present, nor was undrafted safety Ian Kennelly. The reasons for both's absences were not immediately provided, and it's unclear whether it's injury-related.

The Lions' success the last couple of years led to some major changes heading into the 2025 season.

Za'Darius Smith remains a free agent more than 4 months after his release from Detroit Lions. The team has had dialogue about signing Matthew Judon.

A few years ago, in 2022, Judon posted 15.5 sacks and was one of the most prolific edge rushers in the sport. Though he is no longer an elite player, the four-time Pro Bowler could still be a valuable rotational piece on the Lions' defensive line.