Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw avoided a worst-case scenario after leaving the practice field Sunday with a chest injury.

In O'Connor, the Lions found a reliable member of their rotation last season. Picked up during training camp, he earned a practice squad spot to start the regular season before winding up on the active roster and playing a key role midway through the year.

The NFL season is underway. The road to San Francisco for Super Bowl 60 begins in the grueling summer heat. Some teams have new coaches. A couple of old coaches have new teams. Star players have switched uniforms. There are position battles to determine. And, plenty of storylines to watch.

The Detroit Lions made strides the past two seasons but came up short in the postseason. Running back David Montgomery said this is the year the Lions "need to finish."

MLive continues its training camp preview, highlighting the Lions' secondary, including its dynamic duo at safety and more.

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery explained why he has a big chip on his shoulder going into the 2025 season, which should lead to him running even angrier than normal.

The Houston Texans finished second in the NFL in interceptions in 2024, snagging 19, five behind NFL-leading Minnesota (24). Corner Derek Stingley Jr. expects Houston to top the charts in 2025.

Safety Ian Kennelly, an undrafted free-agent signing of the Lions out of Grand Valley State, is one of the many players who will have to prove his worth this summer. His candidacy for a roster