Assessing the Detroit Lions' Progress in OTAs and Beyond.

The Detroit Lions held voluntary OTA practice with mostly first and second-year players, including rookie quarterback Adrian Martinez who got more practice time due to the absence of veterans Jared Goff and Nate Sudfeld. Second-year linebacker James Houston is expected to take a big step forward after recording eight sacks in nine games as a rookie. Rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs has shown versatility in the Lions' passing game, while tight end Sam LaPorta continues to be a playmaker. Veteran long snapper Jake McQuaide honed his craft alone, while cornerback Emmanuel Moseley is rehabbing a torn ACL and getting closer to returning.