Detroit Lions OTAs are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, opening up the period of competitive offensive vs. defense drills for the first time this offseason—albeit without full contact. Excitement is palpable, as the expectations for this Lions team are higher than they’ve been in several decades. When a NFC North crown is the expectation, you know things are for real.
But OTAs are going to be exciting for a ton of other reasons, too. Not only will this be our first opportunity to see the Lions 2023 NFL Draft class match up against the veterans, but there are also a ton of returning players who we’ll see for the first time in extended action.