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Lions coach Campbell pleased with versatility of the secondary
Dan Campbell said injuries have created a competition for starting jobs and could let Detroit carry one fewer defensive back on game day.
- Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell praised his secondary's versatility on Thursday, noting players capable of switching between nickel, safety, and cornerback positions provide tactical flexibility for game-day decisions.
- Injuries to safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph opened the roster competition, with neither player expected back to start the season as both remain on the physically unable to perform list.
- Campbell named Avonte Maddox and Chuck Clark as starting safeties, while Reed and Ya-Sin have secured the outside cornerback roles, proving themselves the most consistent options during camp.
- Competition for the slot corner role remains fluid, with Campbell considering Cornerback Roger McCreary, Christian Izien, and Nick Whiteside depending on down and distance requirements.
- With the roster cut deadline approaching Sunday, the Lions must finalize their defensive unit while balancing depth needs against the recovery status of injured safety Thomas Harper.
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