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Lions Training Camp: Barnes Intercepts Goff, Miller Starts at Tackle

7/31/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Detroit Lions completed the second day of 2026 training camp on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Linebacker Derrick Barnes faked a blitz, forcing Jared Goff into the first interception of camp.
Coach Dan Campbell warned that losing nose tackles DJ Reader and Roy Lopez will require more line shifting.
Rookie right tackle Blake Miller started every first-team rep, appearing to secure the position over Larry Borom.

History

Historical Context

The 1970 AFL-NFL merger unified 26 clubs under a single league and imposed a 53-player roster limit. Raiders owner Al Davis helped shape the agreement, while Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford faced the new budget constraints. Coach Dan Campbell’s 2026 warning that losing nose tackles DJ Reader and Roy Lopez mirrors the roster crunch that still defines Lions personnel decisions.

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Story summary

Detroit Lions completed the second day of 2026 training camp on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Linebacker Derrick Barnes faked a blitz, forcing Jared Goff into the first interception of camp.
Coach Dan Campbell warned that losing nose tackles DJ Reader and Roy Lopez will require more line shifting.
Rookie right tackle Blake Miller started every first-team rep, appearing to secure the position over Larry Borom.

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