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Lions’ Dan Campbell opens season vs Saints at Ford Field

9/9/2026

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Campbell vs Saints

Dan Campbell will coach the Detroit Lions against his former team, the New Orleans Saints, in Week 1.
Campbell served as the Saints’ assistant head coach and tight ends coach from 2016-2020.
His only previous victory over New Orleans came on Dec. 3, 2023, a 33-28 win at the Caesars Superdome.
The Week 1 matchup will be played at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday.

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Team Practices

All 52 roster players attended Tuesday’s Week 1 practice.
Practice-squad tackle Devin Cochran worked with a trainer.
Safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch remain on the PUP list, missing at least four games.
Rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder returned after a leg injury, with his early-season role undecided.
Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch will split first-team reps through Sept. 11 as coaches decide the left-guard starter.

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Campbell vs Saints

Dan Campbell will coach the Detroit Lions against his former team, the New Orleans Saints, in Week 1.
Campbell served as the Saints’ assistant head coach and tight ends coach from 2016-2020.
His only previous victory over New Orleans came on Dec. 3, 2023, a 33-28 win at the Caesars Superdome.
The Week 1 matchup will be played at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday.

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