Based on NFL rules to ensure collaboration with the show, the Lions were one of three teams that could not turn down an invitation from the documentary series that follows NFL teams throughout training. The other two were the Carolina Panthers and the New York Jets. An important part of the Lions’ charm is coach Dan Campbell, whose colorful press conferences and unique aphorisms brought joy and interest to his 3-13 debut with the Lions last season.
1 Relevant In a statement, Lions president and CEO Rod Wood said: “We are excited to have the opportunity to showcase the city of Detroit and the amazing culture we are building at Lions. HBO Sports and NFL Films are the best of the best, and so are we. “Know that they will be great partners to share our history with football fans around the world.” The Lions will be the 15th NFL team to appear in a “Hard Knocks” season. The Dallas Cowboys have appeared three times, including last year, while the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals have done it twice each. Last fall, the Indianapolis Colts were the subject of the first in-season version of the series. It is unclear whether this pattern will be repeated in 2022.
