Overview
- Williams was a full participant at Wednesday practice after missing two sessions for a minor shoulder issue and coach Dan Campbell said the injury was not serious.
- Sam LaPorta did not practice on Wednesday after experiencing a hip flare that the team described as aggravated by a recent hit, and the Lions are monitoring him before deciding on playing time.
- LaPorta’s missed practice is his first since being cleared this summer following season-ending back surgery, making any absence more consequential for his near-term availability.
- Several other players remained out or limited, including Cade Mays, Isiah Pacheco, Ben Bartch, Mekhi Wingo, Payton Turner, Jimmy Rolder, Brian Branch, and Kerby Joseph, shifting reps to backups.
- The coaching staff has not finalized who will play on Aug. 22 and will use practice observations and medical caution to balance player protection with the need to evaluate depth.