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Detroit Lions Coach Halts Practice Amid Player Tensions

7/25/2025

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Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell halted practice twice as tensions flared, with players clashing and tackling during non-padded drills. Notable skirmishes involved safety Brian Branch and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. As the team gears up for the season, they’ll don pads for the first time on Friday, ramping up the intensity.

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Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell halted practice twice as tensions flared, with players clashing and tackling during non-padded drills. Notable skirmishes involved safety Brian Branch and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. As the team gears up for the season, they’ll don pads for the first time on Friday, ramping up the intensity.