Overview

• Detroit’s defense and offense put on a dominant showing in Wednesday’s first joint practice, with beat writers calling it the most lopsided session they’d witnessed.
• A late skirmish between Jameson Williams and Ifeatu Melifonwu briefly cleared benches after punches were thrown near the end of practice.
• Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa described the offense as “very frustrating” after facing relentless pressure and pass-protection breakdowns.
• Coaches delivered candid messaging: Grant Stuard’s pre-practice questioning of Miami’s readiness was filed into the “noise” category by Mike McDaniel, and Dan Campbell confirmed Sione Vaki and Ahmed Hassanein were back while Terrion Arnold remained sidelined.
• Both teams will meet again Thursday for a second joint practice, then square off in a preseason game at Ford Field on Saturday that will further test roster and scheme evaluations.