D.J. Reed says he's got his speed back after using stem cell treatment in Panama on Fred Warner's advice to recover from his hamstring injury that cost him his explosiveness.
The Detroit Lions wrapped up OTAs with a lengthy injury report including absent quarterbacks, sidelined cornerbacks, and questions about whether summer optimism is justified or just Stockholm syndrome.
Brian Branch's Achilles recovery is ahead of schedule with no setbacks, and Dan Campbell isn't ruling out a return during training camp for the Detroit Lions safety.
Dan Campbell delivers a reality check on Brian Branch's Achilles recovery timeline while the Lions weigh contract extension decisions for their cornerstone defender.
Brian Branch could return from his Achilles injury way ahead of schedule with Dan Campbell saying there are no setbacks and advanced surgical techniques making Week 1 possible.
With rookie Kendrick Law out for the season with a torn ACL, the Lions' WR4 spot is wide open between familiar face Greg Dortch, project players Dominic Lovett and Jackson Meeks, and veteran Tom Kennedy.
Kerby Joseph's potential retirement or release wouldn't create the salary cap relief Detroit Lions fans think, with guaranteed money and dead cap hits making either scenario a financial wash at best.
Sam LaPorta and Terrion Arnold returned to Lions practice in limited capacity while rookie receiver Kendrick Law suffered a torn ACL and key safeties remain sidelined.
Kerby Joseph's knee injury remains a mystery with no clear timeline for return, but the Lions have smartly added depth at safety with Christian Izien, Chuck Clark, and Avonte Maddox to prepare for this exact scenario.
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Kendrick Law tears his ACL during June OTAs in a non-contact injury, ending his season before it started and opening opportunities for Dominic Lovett.
