PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Detroit Lions will be the featured team in the 2022 training camp version of “Hard Knocks,” according to an announcement by HBO and NFL Films Monday to the league’s owners at their annual meeting.
Based on NFL rules designed to ensure teamwork with the show, the Lions were one of three teams unable to decline an invitation from the documentary series, which follows NFL teams throughout training camp. The other two were the Carolina Panthers and the New York Jets.
A big part of the Lions’ allure is coach Dan Campbell, whose colorful press conferences and unique aphorisms brought hilarity and interest to his 3-13 debut with the Lions last season.
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In a statement, Lions President and CEO Rod Wood said, “We are excited for 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 we know they will be excellent partners in sharing our story with football fans around the world.”
The Lions will become the 15th NFL team to appear in a season of “Hard Knocks.” The Dallas Cowboys have made three appearances, including last year, while the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals have made it twice each.
Last fall, the Indianapolis Colts were the subject of the first in-season version of the show. It is unclear if this format will be repeated in 2022.