The Lions are only a week into training camp, but one name is already making noise in a pass-rush competition that still looks wide open: Tyler Lacy.
On the second day of camp, Detroit was working with a defensive line group that included Aidan Hutchinson, Tyleik Williams, Alim McNeill and Lacy, according to team reporter Tim Twentyman. That’s notable because the Lions are still sorting out who fits best next to Hutchinson, and Lacy may be putting himself in position to grab that spot.
Twentyman pointed to what Detroit likes about the former Jacksonville Jaguar:
"Detroit likes Lacy's versatility and athleticism with him being able to play inside in the three technique or outside in the big end position. He played in 10 games with the Lions last year with four starts and racked up 21 tackles and a sack. We saw him get a lot of first-team reps in the spring and he's already being worked into the rotation early in training camp."
If Lacy keeps trending this way, it could ease the pressure on rookie Derrick Moore. Detroit took Moore in the second round of this year’s draft, and he was viewed as a possible answer for the Al-Quadin Muhammad-sized role. But asking a player with no NFL experience to step into that kind of job right away is a big ask.
That doesn’t mean Moore can’t make his own case in camp. It’s still early, and one strong stretch can change the picture fast. Lacy may be the guy the Lions trust most right now, but that can shift as the preseason gets closer.
For now, though, Detroit’s approach seems clear: let Moore learn, compete and keep pushing, rather than dropping him into a starting job just because there’s a need. If Lacy can handle the spot in the meantime, the Lions can afford to be patient while Moore works toward becoming the player they think he can be.
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