On Thursday afternoon, the NFL announced offseason workout dates for all 32 teams. That includes OTAs (Organized Team Activities) and mandatory minicamp.
For the Detroit Lions, it all begins later this month on April 22. By rule, teams with a returning head coach cannot begin their offseason program until the third Monday of April (April 21), so Detroit is starting just a single day after that. During this time, workouts are voluntary and the program is limited to strength and conditioning activities. Once they get to Phase 2—after two weeks of the activities—individual drills and “perfect” play drills are allowed, but there are still no offense vs.