The Detroit Lions are currently in joint practices with the New England Patriots. That’s all leading up to their mutual preseason debut on Thursday night at Ford Field. For fans of the Pride, this will be the first time they’ll be able to see the Lions’ new draft class, as well as some big-name free agent adds, in action.
Here are five players we’ll be watching during the Lions’ first preseason game very closely …
T.J. Hockenson, TE
The Lions’ highly-touted first-round selection will make his debut this Thursday against the Patriots. Hockenson has been putting on an aerial display as a receiver in training camp.