Detroit Lions training camp has now progressed to the point where fan will be in the stands. The season ticket holders and VIPs are waiting to catch Saturday's practice, the first one open to anyone outside the immediate Lions den of media or family members.

Lions coach Dan Campbell wants his players, on both sides of the ball, to take on more ownership. That effort on defense starts with Jack Campbell.

Not many people watch the UFL in the spring, but Lions coach Dan Campbell says it's a place to see some talented professional football players — and he'd like to see it become an official NFL farm system.

Dan Campbell walked off the field following last season's NFL Divisional Round playoff loss to the Washington Commanders without many answers. An unexpected loss at Ford Field as the NFC's top seed following a franchise-record 15 regular season wins meant nothing after a 45-31 setback.

"I don't make those decisions - nobody cares what I think about that," Campbell began when asked if he thought the UFL should be developmental. "NFL Europe was awesome back in the

▶ For the second straight practice, Lions coach Dan Campbell had to stop the session to address physicality from the defense. It began even earlier on Thursday than it did Tuesday, with the primary beef of the day involving a pair of stars: All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and Pro Bowl safety Brian Branch.