The buzz is real: Detroit Lions fans are waiting to see Amon-Ra St. Brown hit the field during the 2025 preseason, but today’s matchup against the Miami Dolphins isn’t bringing that moment. With anticipation running high, even after highlight plays in joint practices all week, St. Brown’s absence raises questions about how the Lions are approaching these warmup games and what fans should really be watching for.
Is Amon-Ra St. Brown Playing Today in Week 2 of the Preseason?
Head coach Dan Campbell is playing it safe with his top playmakers this summer. That means St. Brown, the Lions’ star wideout, will spend today watching from the sidelines.
This doesn’t mean St. Brown has been taking it easy. If you’ve kept up with the joint practices between Detroit and Miami, his name has come up over and over. All week, St. Brown has been electric, torching defenders and making highlight plays that look more like regular-season action than August scrimmages.
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— Detroit Lions (@Lions) August 13, 2025
That clip sums up the high points of the week. Plus, during red zone drills, St. Brown made an incredible one-handed catch over Dolphins cornerback Jack Jones in the back of the end zone. It was more than a crowd-pleaser; it shows exactly why Jared Goff trusts him on big plays. St. Brown keeps finding space, making sharp cuts, and running clean routes, and it’s clear that his timing with Goff is still in sync.
However, St. Brown isn’t claiming everything has been perfect. After practice, he said the offense has had its share of ups and downs during camp. Going up against another team’s defense brought a fresh challenge. “It’s a lot of fun,” he added.
How Did Amon-Ra St. Brown’s 2024 Season Shape Expectations for 2025?
St. Brown is coming off a huge 2024 campaign, pulling in 115 catches for 1,263 yards and 12 touchdowns. His efforts helped Detroit earn a 15-2 regular season. Even after knee surgery in the offseason to fix a lingering issue, you couldn’t tell from how sharp he’s looked these past few days.
The Lions have one goal for 2025: get back to the postseason and finish what they started. To make sure their stars are ready for September, Detroit is holding them out of August action, St. Brown included.
So, fans won’t see Amon-Ra St. Brown suited up against Miami this weekend, and that’s part of the plan. If his dominance in joint practices is any hint, Lions fans should be ready for him to pick up right where he left off as soon as the regular season kicks off.
