Rookie RB Sione Vaki left practice with a shoulder injury that required further evaluation. He did not return to the field.
Two players, LB Malcolm Rodriguez and CB Carlton Davis, briefly sat out portions of drills and worked with trainers. Both returned and showed no signs of any injury.
Secret superstar – Nate Lynn
Oct 7, 2023; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Tony Muskett (11) runs with the ball as William & Mary Tribe defensive lineman Nate Lynn (99) defends during the first half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
Lynn still doesn’t have a photo in a Lions uniform, but the undrafted rookie EDGE from William & Mary continues to have an impressive summer. Wearing No. 57, he stood out several times in various drills on Thursday.
The best time to shine is in team drills, and that’s where Lynn thrived. Often working against rookie OT Giovanni Manu, Lynn effectively lived in the backfield on passing plays. He had two reps vs. Manu that were certain sacks, one on an instant pressure off an inside rip, and another (this one against Connor Galvin) where he flushed Nate Sudfeld into a sack by Mitchell Agude coming from the other side of the defense.
I didn’t catch every rep of Lynn’s in the pit drill, but I had him credited with one win against Ike Boettger and a draw with Colby Sorsdal, his college teammate. He showed out very well with some family in attendance.
Quick hits
Dog adoption station at Detroit Lions training camp (Photo by Jeff Risdon/USAT)
–The Lions held a dog adoption event on the practice grounds and it was very difficult not to take one home.
–Before practice, the Lions placed OL Netane Muti on injured reserve and signed Jake Burton to replace him on the line. Burton was in action, wearing No. 67.
–The defense looked outstanding in end-of-game situational drills toward the end of practice. The third-team defense, in particular, dominated the third-team offense, capping it off with an interception by recently signed linebacker Malik Jefferson, who sniffed out a quick-out pass by Hendon Hooker and would have scored for the defense.
–The first-team offense did secure the win in the same drill on a sweet TD strike from Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown that beat CB Carlton Davis in the back of the end zone, with the safety help nowhere in sight. Even on that rep, the pass rush from Aidan Hutchinson quickly beating Penei Sewell might have forced a different outcome if QB hits were allowed.
–Carlton Davis had a great rep on the first play of those drills, staying with Jameson Williams down the right sideline and breaking up a Goff pass that hung up in the air a bit.
–Before practice, OC Ben Johnson talked about the backup offensive tackle position. While focused on Colby Sorsdal as the No. 3, Johnson also praised Connor Galvin for playing well. Johnson noted Dan Skipper’s presence in the mix for a backup spot but didn’t mention fourth-round rookie Giovanni Manu. As conscientious as Johnson is with his players and his words, the omission stood out.
–Rookie CB Ennis Rakestraw continues to grow up quickly. Taking first-team reps while Davis was briefly sidelined, Rakestraw played with confidence and physicality in the run game. No. 15 also picked off Nate Sudfeld with a great break onto a seam route where Sudfeld held the ball a count too long before throwing.
–Friday is the last practice in Allen Park before the team heads to New York for joint practices with the Giants.
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