Lions Training Camp: Ratledge Shifts to Center Amidst Player Returns

The Detroit Lions' 2026 training camp continued with their 13th practice, featuring Tate Ratledge seeing reps at center. The team also welcomed back injured players Juice Scruggs and Derrick Moore.
The Detroit Lions were back in full pads for their thirteenth practice of the 2026 preseason on Sunday. The session marked a gradual return to more intense work as the team continues its preparations.
Notable developments included some unexpected absences from practice, though the Lions also saw positive returns from a couple of players who had been sidelined. Both Juice Scruggs and Derrick Moore were back on the field participating in drills.
A significant positional adjustment observed was Tate Ratledge receiving work at the center position. This move, while not a permanent shift, indicates the coaching staff is exploring versatility and depth across the offensive line during camp.
While the Lions are getting healthy, the ongoing positional shuffling at center, even with fringe players like Ratledge, suggests lingering questions about their interior offensive line depth heading into the season.

