Eagles vs Lions Week 1 Odds

#2 LDE

Charles Harris: Still in prove-it mode

Jun 29th

Harris is still in "prove it" mode after signing a one-year contract with Detroit this offseason, Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press reports.

#1 LDE

Romeo Okwara: Not expected back until midseason

Jun 29th

Lions defensive line coach Todd Wash said that Okwara (Achilles) is expected to be ready around the middle of the season, Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press reports.

#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 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.