ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions opt to give their starters and key players most of their intense work before the regular season begins at the team facility and in joint practices.
And the time for that is now, with the Lions set to host the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday and Thursday for joint practices, then play a preseason game against them on Saturday afternoon at Ford Field.
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