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As the hype train around the Detroit Lions' upcoming season has hit a fever pitch, coach Dan Campbell shared his emotions in a unique way. He referenced Bette Midler's Grammy-winning hit, "Wind Beneath My Wings."

"No, I don't feel weight. I feel wind underneath my freakin' wings, man," Campbell said. "That's what I feel. Truthfully."

For the first time in Ford Field history, season tickets are sold out, the team announced Thursday.

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Detroit Lions Pro Bowl offensive tackle Penei Sewell didn't participate in Saturday's practice after entering the concussion protocol. Sewell was present in team gear but won't return until Wednesday at the earliest, coach Dan Campbell said.

"He's doing good," Campbell said Sunday. "He was good yesterday. So moving right along, just trying to be safe and smart." Sewell earned his first career Pro Bowl selection last season as a Super Bowl replacement for Philadelphia’s Lane Johnson. Sewell became the first Lions Pro Bowler at offensive tackle since Lomas Brown in 1995 after surrendering only 1.5 sacks in 2022.

Although the organization hasn't reached the playoffs since 2016, the Lions are the consensus betting favorite to win the NFC North after winning eight of their final 10 games to end last season. Detroit hasn't won the division since 1993, when it was called the NFC Central and had five teams.