Detroit Lions kick off Organized Team Activities (OTAs) on Wednesday, which is a somewhat significant marker on the NFL offseason calendar. For players, it’s the first time offense and defense can come together and compete against each other. And for media and fans, it’s the first time we’ll get a sneak peek at the entire team competing against each other.
But I often see a lot of confusion around OTAs, so consider this a full explainer or Frequently Asked Questions of what OTAs are—and what it means for the Detroit Lions.