What happened: Williams produced a tackle for loss, while Gill-Howard generated interior pressure during Detroit’s situational drill. Anthony Lucas and Myles Adams also received first-team work as several starters rested.
Why it matters: The scaled-back session gave Detroit an extended look at its defensive-line depth before the 2026 season. Gill-Howard’s additional snaps carry roster implications behind Alim McNeill, Tyleik Williams and Levi Onwuzurike.
By the numbers: Practice lasted just under two hours and included three team periods. Jack Fox’s estimated 70-to-80-yard punt preceded a late drive in which Jared Goff found Jahmyr Gibbs for 17 yards, but the offense failed to score while trailing by four.
What to watch: Watch whether Gill-Howard and Lucas retain elevated roles when Detroit restores its regular practice rotation.