Eagles vs Lions Week 1 Odds

#3 ROLB

Anthony Pittman: Playing weak-side linebacker

Jun 22nd

Pittman has mostly played at weak-side linebacker during the Lions' offseason program, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.

#2 SS

Ifeatu Melifonwu: Dealing with undisclosed injury

Jun 22nd

Melifonwu missed the end of the Lions' offseason workouts due to an undisclosed injury, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

#2 DT2

Jashon Cornell: Talked up by position coach

Jun 22nd

Lions defensive line coach Todd Wash labeled Cornell as a breakout candidate in 2022, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. "Jashon is a guy that's under the radar right now. I thought he had a really good spring and I look forward to seeing what he can being healthy again," Wash said.

#1 LDE

Romeo Okwara: Returning to defensive end

Jun 21st

Okwara (Achilles) will primarily play defensive end in Detroit's new 4-3 defense, Benjamin Raven of MLive.com reports. "He's a defensive end. He'll play a rush position in base, and the end or the rush in sub (packages). ... He can play some SAM in base, but once again, get him healthy and we're just going to play him at D-end," Lions defensive line coach Todd Wash said.

#1 ROLB

Chris Board: Getting first-team reps

Jun 21st

Board and Alex Anzalone took the majority of first-team reps at linebacker this spring, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

#2 FS

Brady Breeze: Competing for backup role

Jun 21st

Breeze is in the mix for a backup job at safety, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

#1 LOLB

Julian Okwara: Projects as starting linebacker

Jun 21st

Okwara projects as the starting strong-side linebacker in Detroit's base defense, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

#1 SS

DeShon Elliott: Favorite for starting role

Jun 21st

Elliott is the favorite to start at safety next to Tracy Walker, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

#4 RB

Jermar Jefferson: Needs to improve on special teams

Jun 21st

Jefferson could see more playing time this season if he can improve on special teams, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

#3 LCB

Jerry Jacobs: No timetable for full return

Jun 20th

Secondary coach Aubrey Pleasant declined to put a timetable on Jacobs' (knee) return to the field, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

#3 SS

Kerby Joseph: Full go during minicamp

Jun 17th

Joesph (hamstring) is participating in Lions' OTAs, Nick Baumgardner of the Athletic reports.

#2 LG

Logan Stenberg: Looking good during offseason work

Jun 17th

Stenberg (undisclosed) has been a full participant during offseason work, Nick Baumgardner of the Athletic reports.

#1 LT

Taylor Decker: Full participant at minicamp

Jun 17th

Decker (foot) was a full participant during minicamp, Nick Baumgardner of the Athletic reports.

#4 TE

Devin Funchess: Inks deal with Detroit

Jun 14th

Funchess signed a contract with the Lions on Tuesday.

#7 TE

Derrick Deese: Nursing injury

Jun 12th

Deese did not participate in minicamp due to an undisclosed injury, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

#6 TE

Shane Zylstra: Moving around well at minicamp

Jun 12th

Zylstra (knee) has been a full participant in the offseason training program and was a "go-to tight end" for all three Lions quarterbacks during this week's minicamp, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

#7 WR

Trinity Benson: Solid minicamp performance

Jun 12th

Benson performed well during minicamp and appears to be a realistic candidate for a roster spot, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.