Lions might’ve just created their most overlooked training camp battle

The Lions don’t need to tinker with their run game. It’s already one of the best in the league. Jahmyr Gibbs is a star (Sonic). David Montgomery is the punisher (Knuckles). Hence, the adorable "Sonic and Knuckles" nickname. Behind them, the depth is solid with Craig Reynolds holding steady and Sione Vaki pushing for more snaps. But depth doesn’t stay static, especially in July. Just ask Anthony Tyus III, who was already released with a non-football illness designation. Tyus' release quietly opened the door for Detroit to bring in another camp body. They went with Jabari Small, a familiar name to quarterback Hendon Hooker and a former SEC back who flashed at Tennessee. The timing of the move is what made it notable. Small was signed just months after the team added Kye Robichaux as a UDFA, and less than a week before training camp. Both are now locked into what amounts to a camp duel for the last chair in the RB room (if things go really well)—or more likely, a practice squad role. On the surface, it’s an aft