Detroit Lions defensive back Morice Norris was in attendance at the team's practice on Tuesday, marking the first time he has been there since his scary injury in preseason Week 1.

Wingo was activated from the PUP list. LaPorta was back at practice. Norris was also working on the side with trainers while still in concussion protocol.

Health is a big factor, as the team was without top cornerback Carlton Davis down the stretch last year. D.J. Reed is viewed as an ideal fit for their defensive style, while Terrion Arnold is expected to take a big leap in his second NFL season.

Detroit's losses on the line have left many wondering if the offense can continue to be among the league's elite.

Breaking down the Detroit Lions position battles and depth chart entering the preseason matchup with the Miami Dolphins

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▶ The Lions dominated the first day of joint practices against the Dolphins, full stop. The offense dominated; the defense dominated; even punter Jack Fox put a ball out of bounds at the 2-yard line. It was a bloodbath. The first teams took a majority of reps, since joint practices are in some way a substitute for playing in preseason.

The San Francisco 49ers have signed former Detroit Lions backup quarterback Nate Sudfeld to a one-year contract. Sudfeld was originally selected by the Washington Commanders as the 187th pick of the 2016 NFL Draft. He spent two seasons in Washington before moving on.

Detroit Lions defensive tackle D.J. Reader and his foundation, “A Son Never Forgets,” brought back-to-school support to Detroit Edison Public School Academy.

However, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic is actually anticipating that Detroit will make a rather surprising move at wide receiver, predicting the Lions to keep only five receivers instead of the more standard six on their 53-man roster.