Detroit Lions Announce 2025 Practice Squad

The Detroit Lions have established their initial 2025 NFL practice squad.

Throughout the years, head coach Dan Campbell and the front office has shared just how important the practice squad has been, especially when unexpected injuries pop up.

Last year, the team was required to shuffle through several players from their own and the practice squad's from other organizations, as the injuries piled up, especially after the game against the Buffalo Bills.

Wide receiver Tom Kennedy posted a cryptic message on social media prior to the reports surfacing he was again part of the practice squad.

No players that were waived by the Lions were claimed by other teams, giving general manager Brad Holmes the opportunity to bring back who he felt deserved an opportunity to remain with the organization.

Head coach Dan Campbell was asked earlier this week how the team's defense improved throughout training camp.

"It’s hard to say. I know from what I’ve seen from practice against our offense, it looks pretty dang good. But we haven’t faced another opponent with a one defense. Now, we’ve had some joint practices that have looked pretty good," Campbell said. "I know with where we’re at, six weeks into camp, that I like where we’re at. I think the unit is good, I think the personnel is good, I think (Lions Defensive Coordinator Kelvin Sheppard) Shepp’s done a heck of a job with the system and those coaches. I think we’re in a good place in late August.”