One of the biggest training camp battles highlighted in every Detroit Lions offseason preview was the wide receiver hole left by Josh Reynolds’ departure in free agency. The team’s need for an outside WR-X has been highlighted time and time again. But through nearly three weeks of training camp, there has not been any clarity on who could win that position. And with the recent injury—and subsequent waiving—of 2023 seventh round pick Antoine Green, the situation is nearing “dire” status.
On Monday evening, coach Dan Campbell did not mince words when it comes to his expectations at that position.