The Lions will also have the benefit of 2025 first-round pick Tyleik Williams having the ability to play the nose tackle position in certain packages as well. However, he could be better suited to play a three-technique with Onwuzurike out. Martin is facing a pivotal training camp, while Smith has proven to be reliable when called upon in a pinch.

To continue our training camp preview series, here are three players who are entering make-or-break camps. These are younger players who, at one point, had relatively intriguing expectations, but now find themselves entering critical periods of their Lions tenures without much on their résumés to show for it.

Detroit Lions players reported for training camp duty on Thursday, and that means passing physicals to get cleared to participate. For six Lions, they will need to wait longer after being placed on the Physically Unable to Perform,

With training camp this weekend, the Detroit Lions have officially come to an agreement with second-round guard Tate Ratledge.

Lions offensive linemanst Tate Ratledge has joined the growing list of second-round picks to agree to their rookie deals.

Tate Ratledge spent most of rookie minicamp practicing at center, but is expected to compete for a starting job at guard this fall.