Dave Birkett is a Lions Reporter at the Detroit Free Press. A three-time Michigan Sportswriter of the Year, he has covered the Lions since 2010 and is recognized for his expertise in competitive sports, professional sports, and sports business. Birkett's work has been featured in prominent outlets including USA TODAY and Yahoo News.
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By: Dave Birkett
Jimmy Rolder, Aamaris Brown and Chuck Clark had interceptions in 7-on-7 or 11-on-11 drills on the first day of Detroit Lions minicamp.
By: Dave Birkett
Detroit Lions OL coach Hank Fraley said Penei Sewell's transition from right to left tackle has gone 'pretty smoothly' so far.
Sam LaPorta was a partial participant in the first day of mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 16, and Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said the tight end could be cleared for the start of training camp next month.
By: Dave Birkett
Jake Bates made a 64-yard field goal that would have been good from 70 on the final play of veteran minicamp
By: Dave Birkett
Detroit Lions DBs coach Deshea Townsend said he has been impressed by second-year WR Isaac TeSlaa's improved route running this spring.
By: Dave Birkett
The Lions have made one supplemental draft choice in franchise history, taking DB Kevin Robinson in the 9th round of the 1982 supplemental draft
New offensive coordinator Drew Petzing has focused on being better at what the Lions do well and dressing up those concepts more to confuse defenses
By: Dave Birkett
Veterans Christian Izien and Chuck Clark took first-team reps at safety this spring with Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch rehabbing from injury
By: Dave Birkett
Dan Campbell said the Lions have "some of the best" competition for roster spots since he took over as coach
By: Dave Birkett
Mike Kafka got his first taste of being a head coach last season when he replaced Brian Daboll on an interim basis with the New York Giants.
