ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions open training camp July 28 in Allen Park, Michigan, and like every team in the NFL, there are questions.
While we won't know the answers to whether the Lions will be contenders until the end of September at the earliest, the roster as it is constructed now could give clues. And that's how we'll view the Lions as we preview them by position for training camp, continuing today with the defensive line.
What the Lions have: Ezekiel Ansah (defensive end), Haloti Ngata (defensive tackle), A'Shawn Robinson (defensive tackle), Devin Taylor (defensive end), Brandon Copeland, Deonte Gibson, Wallace Gilberry, Louis Palmer, Anthony Zettel, Stefan Charles, Kerry Hyder, Caraun Reid, Khyri Thornton, Tyrunn Walker, Gabe Wright
What they might still need: The Lions remain somewhat thin at defensive end so it wouldn't be surprising to see Detroit investigate veteran options closer to the start of training camp.