ALLEN PARK — Rookie O-lineman Tate Ratledge is still getting his feet wet with NFL play during training camp and preseason work.

The Detroit Lions’ second-round pick is looking to be a likely starter in an offensive line that has created high expectations for itself in recent years. So when Ratledge gets moments to shine in front of his teammates, it’s a welcome sight.

In Wednesday’s joint practice against the Miami Dolphins, Ratledge got to remind his teammates of not just his strength but his composure when Dolphins defensive back Jack Jones got in his face after a play.

While he didn’t let things escalate beyond delivering a headbutt, veterans in the unit took note of how he handled the situation.

“I don’t think that he’s scared of anybody, so that is not a concern of mine,” nine-ye

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