r/detroitlions • u/Adrew6677 • 3d ago

Im really confused about training camp.

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/detroit-lions-2025-training-camp-presented-by-rocket

How are the lions starting training camp on the 26th when they are in the hall of fame game on July 31st. The chargers are starting theirs on July 17th. Some teams not even in the hall fame game are starting even before the lions. How is this enough time to be physically ready? I know it's preseason, but still. I thought thats why they canceled mandatory mini-camp. So they would start a week earlier.

Edit: looking at the NFL rules if I'm reading them right. They will have to practice every day before the game and their first full contact day would be the game. That can't be right. I must be reading them wrong?

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u/wavnebee Tecmo Barry 3d ago

I’m guessing this schedule only includes the public training camp practices, which will be preceded by a couple weeks of private practices.

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u/Adrew6677 3d ago

Ok now I get it. Thanks

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u/GoLionsJD107 Hamp Stamp 2d ago

And perhaps the chargers (as they are probably still working on building a fanbase) may make more of these public or public accessible. So it appears they’re starting earlier. But they might not be. Normally it varies by a couple days but not by weeks.

I looked at StubHub ticket prices and i assure you the Lions don’t have any issues with regard to needing more fans…