hey Lions fans before we jump into today's exciting update make sure you subscribe to Detroit Lions news today fans and hit that notification Bell so you never miss out on the latest from your favorite team let's dive in the Detroit Lions are set to open the 2024 season at fordfield with a bang facing off against the Los Angeles Rams the same team they beat in a thrilling home playoff game last January but there's a big difference this time the Rams will be without their star defensive tackle Aaron Donald who retired after that playoff loss in Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell addressed Donald's absence during Monday's press conference and let's just say he didn't sound too upset about it while Campbell acknowledged the challenges of game planning around a player like Donald he was quick to point out that the Rams young defensive talents like Kobe Turner Jared verse and Braden Fisk are ready to make life tough for the Lions you needed to know where he was at all times really on all Downs Campbell said about Donald you were shifting and motioning just for him on nearly every play it's nice not to have to worry about Donald but the guys they have over there are Young and Hungry High motor man they've got an influx of Youth that's pretty damn talented one of the big questions in the NFC this season is whether the Rams can still be a tough opponent without Donald anchoring their defense the Lions will get the first crack at finding out when they take the field this week and it's sure to be a game you won't want to miss so Lions fans what do you think are the Rams still a big threat without Donald or do you think our Lions will dominate again drop your your thoughts in the comments below and let's hear what you have to say