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Detroit, Michigan – November 22, 2025 It wasn’t tactics and it wasn’t injury. The Detroit Lions were rocked today when it was confirmed that rising star Miles Frazier will not play against the New York Giants due to a disciplinary issue. The decision stunned Lions Nation, as Frazier had practiced normally all week and was expected to suit up, but the real reason behind it is what left everyone speechless. The story began when team insiders discovered Frazier had been at a Michigan casino the night before the mandatory team meeting – a time when players are required to remain at the team hotel preparing for the game. Video footage showed him leaving the casino with a friend very late, prompting the coaching staff to launch an immediate investigation. Less than 24 hours later, the decision to bench Frazier was announced to the entire team. Frazier explained that he had only gone out for dinner and a few drinks with a friend before returning to the hotel, insisting he never intended to break any rules. However, for head coach Dan Campbell, curfew and pre-game focus are non-negotiable core principles during the Lions’ ongoing culture-building process – especially for a young player like Frazier, who is expected to become a future cornerstone of the franchise. When asked about the harsh decision, Campbell delivered a message that earned instant respect from Lions Nation: “I will always have my players’ backs, but when it comes to discipline there are no exceptions. We are building a team that knows how to focus, knows how to sacrifice, and knows how to respect the common goal. The way you prepare today determines how you win tomorrow, and anyone who wears the Lions uniform has to understand that.” The Frazier incident has become a powerful wake-up call inside the Detroit locker room at the most critical point of the season. Campbell proved he doesn’t just want a talented football team – he wants a responsible, high-standard group. Even though the Lions will be without Frazier this week, many fans believe this firm stance could be exactly what makes Detroit stronger for the rest of the journey.