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Live Updates: Lions Day 1 Joint Practice with Giants

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John Maakaron

Detroit Lions quarterback Adrian Martinez (18) scores the game winning touchdown against the New York Giants
Detroit Lions quarterback Adrian Martinez (18) scores the game winning touchdown against the New York Giants / David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
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The Detroit Lions will face off against the New York Giants for two joint practices. Last year, Giants head coach Brian Daboll brought his team into Allen Park for a pair of practices, before a preseason contest at Ford Field.

This year, Detroit heads out East to East Rutherford, New Jersey for two joint practices and a preseason contest Thursday, July 8 at Metlife Stadium.

"Good work. Good work against another team. Got a lot of respect for Dan (Campbell). We've been friends for a long time," said Daboll over the weekend. "Try to practice the right way with one another, like we do against our team. Staying off the ground. Doing things the right way. So it'll be good work."

The third-year head coach told reporters there will be seven-on-seven periods, since the Giants have not ran that since OTAs.

Daboll noted, "Was just talking to (Dan) Campbell about this this morning. We haven't done seven-on-seven since OTAs. If you want to just go team work, we can go team. But we're going to do a bunch of seven-on-seven, which will be good."

Last year, a lot of Giants players spoke publicly about how the Lions hit the field with a little bit more intensity on the first day of joint practices.

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"One year is different than the next. We've got a new team," Daboll said, when asked if he would remind his ream what occurred last year. "We'll focus on getting better today and then get ready to practice against the Lions. Have two good days."

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

11:57 a.m. -- On the final play of practice, Hendon Hooker overthrows Jalon Calhoun.

11:52 a.m. -- Sione Vaki rushed for a touchdown with the second-team offense in red zone drills, and Hendon Hooker scrambled for one with the third-team offense.

11:51 a.m. -- Another skirmish has broken out during red zone drills, with former Lions' and current Giants' offensive lineman Matt Nelson in the middle of it.

11:47 a.m. -- Terrion Arnold was observed walking back to the locker room with trainers.

11:40 a.m. -- Giants' left tackle Andrew Thomas puts a big hit on Lions' rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold.

11:16 a.m. -- Malik Nabers nearly hauls in an exceptional catch, but is ruled out of bounds. Ifeatu Melifonwu was in coverage.

11:09 a.m. -- Another scrum has broken out, this time between the Giants' offense and the Lions' defense. Giants' quarterback Daniel Jones appeared to be in the middle of it.

11:00 a.m. -- The Lions and Giants paused practice briefly on the field with Detroit's defense after undrafted rookie Morice Norris delivered a big hit on Giants' running back Eric Gray.

10:55 a.m. -- Jared Goff hit Jameson Williams for a long touchdown in team reps, while the Lions' run game had success against the Giants' defense. Nate Sudfeld is leading the Lions' second-team offense, leaving Hendon Hooker with the three's.

10:40 a.m. -- A skirmish broke out between the Lions' offense and the Giants' defense. Amon-Ra St. Brown made a contested catch and shoved a defender, which incited the tempers flaring between the two teams.

10:37 a.m. -- Daniel Jones hits Darius Slayton for a touchdown during 7-on-7, as Slayton beats the Lions' secondary.

10:33 a.m. -- Jalin Hyatt burns the Lions' defense on a long pass from Daniel Jones.

10:30 a.m. -- Jared Goff is intercepted by linebacker Bobby Okereke on a pass over the middle intended for Kaden Davis.

10:26 a.m. -- Jared Goff hits Daurice Fountain after a busted coverage in the Giants' secondary early in 7-on-7 work.

10:15 a.m. -- Lions linebackers getting work in on the sled early in practice.

10:05 a.m. -- The Lions are taking the field for work at the start of Monday's practice.

10:03 a.m. -- The structure of Monday's practice, per a Giants beat writer.

9:54 a.m. -- Recapping Dan Campbell and Brian Daboll's media sessions, including the news that Sam LaPorta will not practice Monday.

9:26 a.m. -- Dan Campbell said in his media availability that tight end Sam LaPorta will not practice, while safety Brian Branch will be limited to individual and 7-on-7 reps Monday.

9:05 a.m. -- Brian Daboll will talk to the media at 9:15, with Dan Campbell to follow at 9:30.

8:29 a.m. -- The Giants have told local reporters that they have an emphasis on starting fast. Last year, the players felt as though the Lions stunned them with aggression and toughness.

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

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