Observations from Day 9 of Detroit Lions training camp practice

Deep shots: We talked about the deep Chark catch early in practice above, but Goff connected with Josh Reynolds deep down the field later on in practice too. It’s certainly been noticeable how many more deep shots Goff is taking and connecting on vs. training camp last year. The additions of Chark and Reynolds play a big factor in that. Just wait until Jameson Williams returns and Goff has that trio to throw deep to. – Tim Twentyman

Rookie impact: The team conducted a two-minute period late in practice with the backups. Rookie linebacker James Houston just about single-handedly torpedoed quarterback Tim Boyle and the offense’s chances in the drill with two sacks. Houston might be undersized (6-1, 241), but he’s got some juice coming off the edge, and that’s where he’s making an impact early in camp. – Tim Twentyman