Lions OT Giovanni Manu oddly lands on NFI list after training camp practice

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 23: Giovanni Manu #59 of the Detroit Lions plays against the Houston Texans during a pre season game at Ford Field on August 23, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images

In a very strange turn of events, just hours after taking part in the Detroit Lions’ first training camp practice of the year, reserve offensive tackle Giovanni Manu has been placed on the Non-Football Injury list.