Detroit Lions Week 13 Thursday injury report: D’Andre Swift clears concussion protocol

Examining the Detroit Lions Thursday practice report for Week 13 and projecting which injuries could impact this weekend’s game vs the Chicago Bears.

The Detroit Lions (4-7) were back on the practice field on Thursday as they prepare for their Week 13 matchup with the Chicago Bears (5-6).

Starting running back D’Andre Swift has cleared concussion protocol but was unfortunately not able to return to the field today with a non-concussion/non-COVID-19 related illness. If he can return to practice tomorrow, he will have a real shot at playing this weekend.

Here’s a look at the Lions’ full injury report, with the updated changes in injury status listed in bold.

Injured reserve

MLive’s Kyle Meinke, this week’s beat pool reporter, noted that “Flowers was putting in some work with a trainer on the side. He could be nearing a return to practice.”

No Practice

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Designation
D’Andre Swift Illness Limited Practice No Practice
Kenny Golladay Hip No Practice No Practice
Quintez Cephus Non-injury No Practice No Practice
Da’Shawn Hand Groin No Practice No Practice
Jeff Okudah Shoulder No Practice No Practice

So a lot of good news mixed with some bad for Swift, but if this is only a quick illness, we may get to see him in Chicago.

Bevell said Golladay had a “good day yesterday” but once again, he was unable to practice. Unless something drastic happens tomorrow, he looks like he is headed towards another missed game.

Hand and Okudah missing their second practice in a row is also concerning for this weekend’s status, while Cephus could return at any time, as his absence is non-injury related.

Limited practice

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Designation
Matthew Stafford Thumb Limited Practice Limited Practice
Austin Bryant Thigh Limited Practice Limited Practice
Christian Jones Knee No Practice Limited Practice

After playing through a thumb injury for the past two weeks, Stafford should be good to go on Sunday. The same could be said of Jones, who has played through a knee injury for the last two months.

Bryant has missed the last two games with a thigh injury, and while two limited practices are encouraging, he’s not out of the woods just yet.

Full Practice

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Designation
Danny Amendola Hip Limited Practice Full Practice 
Hunter Bryant Concussion Full Practice Full Practice
Mike Ford Concussion Full Practice Full Practice

Amendola being upgraded to a full participant on Thursday puts him on track to play on Sunday.

Like Swift, Bryant and Ford have also cleared concussion protocols and should be on track to play this weekend.

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