Dan Campbell had 13 surgeries during his playing career, so the first-year Detroit Lions coach can relate to what pass rusher Austin Bryant is going through as he tries to return from another injury.
"I know what enters the brain when" you're coming back from injury, Campbell said.
That's why Campbell said it will be settling for Bryant to be back on the field Tuesday, for the first day of padded practice at Lions camp.
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The Lions activated Bryant off the physically unable to perform list, but will manage his workload as they incorporate him into the defense over the next few days.