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Detroit Lions training camp observations: Jahlani Tavai assumes big role in Day 1

It was a slow start to Detroit Lions training camp on Thursday morning, as the team opened up practice for the 2019 season. The team was out of pads, there wasn’t a lot of contact, and for most of the practice, they were at a walk-through or slightly faster pace.

There were obviously some 11-on-11 full drills, but for the most part, it was clear the Lions were going to ease into things to kick off training camp.

Here are my observations from Day 1:

As expected, everyone on the injury list did not particpate in Thursday’s practice.