Insights and Highlights From Day 2 of Minicamp

WHO:

detroitlions.com - The Detroit Lions signed kicker Jake Bates, who made a 63-yard field goal during practice.

detroitlions.com - Ennis Rakestraw received first-team reps at cornerback for the Detroit Lions.

detroitlions.com - Chuck Clark has become a vocal leader for the Lions' defense.

detroitlions.com - Amon-Ra St. Brown was on the field early with equipment staffers working the jugs machine.

detroitlions.com - Chuck Clark has played in 123 games with 80 starts in his career.

detroitlions.com - Amon-Ra St. Brown, All-Pro wide receiver for the Detroit Lions.

detroitlions.com - Dan Campbell, head coach of the Detroit Lions.

detroitlions.com - Jared Goff, quarterback for the Detroit Lions.

detroitlions.com - Teddy Bridgewater, quarterback for the Detroit Lions.

detroitlions.com - Chuck Clark, veteran safety signed by the Detroit Lions.

dallascowboys.com - Dak Prescott, quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.

dallascowboys.com - Quinnen Williams, Pro Bowl defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys.

dallascowboys.com - Jaydon Blue, running back for the Dallas Cowboys.

dallascowboys.com - Phil Mafah, running back for the Dallas Cowboys.

dallascowboys.com - Marquez Valdes-Scantling, wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys.

WHAT:

detroitlions.com - Amon-Ra St. Brown caught a five-yard touchdown pass during a situational drill.

detroitlions.com - The Detroit Lions placed wide receiver Kendrick Law on Reserve/Injured due to a season-ending injury.

detroitlions.com - The Lions' second team scored a touchdown on a 12-yard pass to Jackson Meeks during practice.

detroitlions.com - Tay Martin had 42 catches, 483 yards, and two touchdowns in the UFL last season.

detroitlions.com - The Detroit Lions' offense was put in a situation down 33-24 with 1:59 on the clock, needing to score while preserving timeouts.

detroitlions.com - The second team scored a touchdown on a 12-yard pass to Jackson Meeks.

detroitlions.com - Jake Bates made a 63-yard field goal with about 10 yards to spare to win the drill for the second team.

dallascowboys.com - Pro Bowl defensive tackle Quinnen Williams pressured Dak Prescott during practice.

dallascowboys.com - Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah took first-team reps in the absence of Pro Bowl running back Javonte Williams.

detroitlions.com - Amon-Ra St. Brown had the most receptions (547) through five career seasons in NFL history.

detroitlions.com - The Detroit Lions signed wide receivers Tay Martin, Tarik Black, and Lucky Jackson.

detroitlions.com - Kendrick Law was placed on Reserve/Injured by the Detroit Lions.

detroitlions.com - The Detroit Lions' offense scored a touchdown with a five-yard reception from Amon-Ra St. Brown.

detroitlions.com - Jake Bates kicked an extra point to trim the lead to 33-31.

detroitlions.com - Teddy Bridgewater's second team scored a touchdown on a 12-yard pass to Jackson Meeks.

detroitlions.com - Jake Bates made a 63-yard field goal to win the drill for the second team.

dallascowboys.com - The Dallas Cowboys held their second of three mandatory team practices.

dallascowboys.com - Pro Bowl running back Javonte Williams did not participate in team drills.

dallascowboys.com - P.J. Locke broke up multiple passes during practice.

WHERE:

detroitlions.com - Minicamp took place at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, Michigan.

dallascowboys.com - The Dallas Cowboys' minicamp was held at the Star in Frisco, Texas.

WHEN:

detroitlions.com - The final minicamp practice for the Detroit Lions is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026.

dallascowboys.com - The third and final minicamp practice for the Dallas Cowboys is scheduled for Thursday.

WHY:

detroitlions.com - The situational drills were designed to challenge the offense and improve their performance under pressure.

HOW:

detroitlions.com - The Lions used situational football drills to simulate game scenarios, including a two-minute drill where the offense had to score while managing timeouts.

detroitlions.com - The Detroit Lions used situational football drills to simulate game scenarios for their offense, including a scenario where they had to score while managing timeouts.

detroitlions.com - The Detroit Lions used situational football drills to simulate game scenarios for their offense.

dallascowboys.com - The Dallas Cowboys rotated through individual drills, special teams, and longer periods of 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 during practice.

The Detroit Lions have signed kicker Jake Bates, who impressively made a 63-yard field goal during practice. In other news, wide receiver Kendrick Law has been placed on Reserve/Injured due to a season-ending injury, while Amon-Ra St. Brown caught a five-yard touchdown pass during a situational drill. The Lions also utilized situational football drills to simulate game scenarios, including a two-minute drill where the offense had to score while managing timeouts.