Allen Park — The NFL might have reduced the preseason slate from four games to three to expand the regular season starting last year, but Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell believes the team's upcoming set of joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts this week can offset that change, providing an extended opportunity to evaluate his roster in a controlled environment.
"It feels like you’re getting two games in a week, two games in two days," Campbell said about the back-to-back practices on Wednesday and Thursday, leading into the team's preseason game Saturday.