Hooker has looked improved throughout the early practice sessions, with his next hurdle being to prove that he can manage the offense in a game setting. The Lions tasked him with getting better on his anticipation, timing and footwork, and by all accounts he is improving in these areas.

The Detroit Lions' defense was derailed last season by injuries, and it showed in the team's heartbreaking loss to the Washington Commanders in the NFC Division

Ya-Sin scored two wins, as did linebackers Derrick Barnes and Trevor Nowaske, who had a strong overall day. Tight end Brock Wright pulled off a matador sidestep on linebacker Zach Cunningham that earned cheers. But the star of the drill was safety Loren Strickland, who pulled off a forced fumble and recovery on rookie WR Jackson Meeks.