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Lions Rookies Lose Practice Time as Multiple Injuries Sideline Prospects

Short-term strains and hamstring and leg issues are costing valuable training-camp reps that could complicate early player development and roster choices.

Overview

  • Rookie edge Derrick Moore left practice with a groin strain on Sunday and coach Dan Campbell said he is expected to miss about 7–10 days.
  • Fourth-round linebacker Jimmy Rolder suffered a hamstring injury on July 31 and will be out “for a while,” with Campbell stressing it is not season-ending.
  • Undrafted tight end Miles Kitselman exited practice with a leg issue and is also expected to be sidelined for an extended, unspecified period.
  • First-round tackle Blake Miller was limited to individual drills on Sunday as a precaution and the coach said he was expected to return to full practice on Monday.
  • The rookie group arrives with limited prior work because the Lions skipped a rookie minicamp and a spring ACL to Kendrick Law already ended one rookie’s season, leaving missed reps to shape evaluations, special-teams roles and possible roster moves such as PUP or IR designations.