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Live Updates: Lions Day 2 Joint Practice with Giants

Highlights, live updates from Tuesday joint practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks to reporters before joint practice against Giants Monday
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks to reporters before joint practice against Giants Monday / John Maakaron, @Lions On SI
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The Detroit Lions are seeking to build upon their success offensively and improve their play defensively against the New York Giants.

On a hot Monday morning, Dan Campbell's squad went toe-to-toe with the Giants revamped offense and defensive line.

Tensions boiled over on numerous occasions, as the two teams did not back down or avoid skirmishes following competitive reps.

 "I just felt like they were mad," said Burns. "Tensions were flaring. But all in all, it was great work from them. They stepped up to the challenge. We stepped up to the challenge. And it was good competition."

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Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had a certain level of success against Detroit's secondary. Throughout training camp, Detroit's defensive line has stepped up to the plate. Against the Giants offensive line, Detroit's defensive line did not perform as well as expected.

Jones discussed what his assessment was of Detroit's secondary following practice Monday.

"Good. I think they got some good players back there and they can run and do some different things. They did a good job. When you're in a situation like this, in a joint practice, you're more focused on what you're doing as a team and your guysm," said Jones. "You certainly are aware of who you're going against, but it's not a game situation where we're game planning and scouting and looking at that. We're focused on us and what we're doing."

Follow along with Lions On SI, bookmark this page, as we bring you highlights, videos, live updates from the Lions second day of joint practices with the Giants.

11:50 a.m. -- Tempers have boiled completely over, as kickoff reps began to lead to fights. Tuesday's practice has come to an end.

11:43 a.m. -- Hendon Hooker is leading the Lions' second-team offense today during red-zone drills. He orchestrated a pair of touchdowns, including a run by Jermar Jefferson and a pass to James Mitchell. Despite the scoring pass, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was visibly frustrated with the way Hooker handled his presnap assignments.

11:37 a.m. -- Yet another scuffle has broken out. Lions' UDFA defensive back Morice Norris threw punches at Giants' wide receiver Gunner Olszewski and was sent off the field by the coaching staff.

11:34 a.m. -- Detroit scored two touchdowns with their first-team offense during the red-zone period. Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown punched it in for the Lions, while Drew Lock hit Allen Robinson for a score with New York's second team.

11:29 a.m. -- The two teams have begun red-zone drills. Detroit's first-team offense scored a touchdown early.

11:22 a.m. -- After a calmer start to practice, a skirmish has broken out between the Lions' defense and the Giants' offense. Safety Kerby Joseph reportedly was in the middle of it with Giants' rookie wideout Malik Nabers.

11:10 a.m. -- Daniel Jones hits Malik Nabers for a long touchdown with Terrion Arnold in coverage.

11:03 a.m. -- The Lions' first-team defense is rebounding from a rough start. On the Giants' first two drives of 11-on-11 work, Detroit would've logged three sacks including one from Levi Onwuzurike.

10:56 a.m. -- Jared Goff hits Kaden Davis for a long touchdown in team drills. The Lions' offense has struggled with penalties early, however, including two penalties with Hendon Hooker leading the unit.

10:49 a.m. -- Giants' rookie running back Dante Miller breaks off a big run against the Lions' defense.

10:43 a.m. -- Nabers is back on the field for the Giants. New York quarterback Daniel Jones was a perfect 8-for-8 in 7-on-7 drills against the Lions' secondary.

10:40 a.m. -- The teams just concluded 7-on-7 drills. Giants' receiver Malik Nabers had a touchdown catch over the middle of the field, but recently was being checked out by trainers on the sideline.

10:25 a.m. -- Rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold back in action after being tested for a concussion following Monday's practice.

10:15 a.m. -- The Lions are beginning individual drills on a sweltering day in New Jersey.

10:05 a.m. -- Updates from Dan Campbell's press conference, including injury notes and his thoughts on Monday's flurry of skirmishes in practice.

9:45 a.m. -- Lions' coach Dan Campbell confirms that cornerback Emmanuel Moseley is out indefinitely with a torn pec. He also reveals that Ifeatu Melifonwu, Kevin Zeitler, Sam LaPorta and Malcolm Rodriguez will not practice Tuesday. Rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold cleared concussion testing and will return to practice today.

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

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